[🇧🇩-Land] Atrocities of BSF/How BGB responds

[Saif]

গরু চোরাকারবারিদের সহায়তা করায় ভারতীয় সীমান্ত থেকে গ্রেফতার করা হলো বিএসএফ কে, বর্তমানে বিজিবির ক্যাম্পে আটক আছেন বিএসএফ জাওয়ানরা।

 

[Saif]

[H3]বিএসএফের গু*লিতে আবারও ঝরে গেলো প্রাণ,সীমান্তে থমথমে অবস্থা |[/H3]

 

[Bilal9]

[h3]বিএসএফের গু*লিতে আবারও ঝরে গেলো প্রাণ,সীমান্তে থমথমে অবস্থা |[/h3]

I'd like to have Hindus from Bangladesh Hindu Buddha Christian Oikko Shomity (Unity) bring out a procession protesting this wanton killing of a Hindu Bangladeshi citizen (Shwarna) by the BSF.

If not - then why ?

If Modi's people can play the Hindu card and scream against fake vandalization of Hindu homes in Bangladesh, why are Bangladeshi Hindus silent now against the killing of one of their own in the hands of the BSF ??

As I recall some of the Bangladeshi Hindus asked Modi to "save" them ??

Senseless killing of one person is too much.

In no border across the globe - do you see this kind of mowing down of people with bullets, like Indian BSF does.

BSF is the most bloodthirsty and unprofessional of all border forces that we have ever seen.

 

[Bilal9]

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) handed over the body of a 13-year-old Bangladeshi girl, who was shot and killed in BSF firing, to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Tuesday night—45 hours after the incident occurred, according to police.

Kulaura Police Station Officer-in-Charge Binoy Bhusan Roy confirmed the handover, stating that the body was subsequently returned to the girl’s family after completing the necessary legal procedures.

Lt Col Mizanur Rahman Shikdar, sector commandant of the BGB in Sreemangal, detailed the incident, revealing that the teenager was fatally shot by BSF personnel as she and others attempted to cross into India near the Lalarchak border area of Sharifpur union in Kulaura upazila on Sunday night.

A flag meeting was convened between the BGB and BSF to address the situation, Shikdar added.

The victim, identified as 13-year-old Swarna Das, was the daughter of Porendra Das, a resident of Kalnigar village in Paschim Juri union under Juri upazila.

According to Porendra Das, Swarna and her mother had attempted to cross into India illegally to visit his eldest son, who lives in Tripura. They were aided by two local brokers. Around 9 pm on Sunday, as they reached the fence on the Indian side, BSF personnel opened fire, killing Swarna instantly. Swarna’s mother narrowly escaped the gunfire.

The tragic incident has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns about the use of lethal force in border areas.

 

[Bilal9]

Sheikh Hasina's friendship with India has produced two more Bangladeshi dead bodies.

This makes a solid case for arming Bangladeshis living along the border. If Khasiya citizens in India can possess arms, why not ours ? In Zia's time, we had village defense committees along the border.

 

[Saif]

BSF is the most bloodthirsty and unprofessional of all border forces that we have ever seen.

You have correctly depicted the true nature of BSF. They are savages.

 

[Saif]

Dhaka lodges strong protest over killing of minor girl by BSF

FE Report The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a formal protest with the Government of India over the killing of a 13-year-old Bangladeshi girl, Shwarna Das, from Juri upazila in Moulvibazar district, who was shot dead by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF on 01 Sept

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Dhaka lodges strong protest over killing of minor girl by BSF
FE Online Report
Published :
Sep 05, 2024 19:08
Updated :
Sep 06, 2024 00:19

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh on Thursday lodged a formal protest with the Government of India over the killing of a 13-year-old Bangladeshi girl, Shwarna Das, from Juri upazila in Moulvibazar district, who was shot dead by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF on 01 September 2024.

The Government of Bangladesh called on the Government of India to prevent a recurrence of such heinous acts and to conduct inquiries into all border killings, identify those responsible, and bring them to justice, a spokesperson for the ministry said.

In the protest note sent to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh strongly condemned such ruthless acts and expressed deep concern over the incidents.

The Government of Bangladesh reminded that such incidents of border killing are undesirable and unwarranted and constitute a violation of the provisions of the Joint Indo-Bangladesh Guidelines for Border Authorities, 1975.​

 

[Saif]

Home adviser tells BGB to prevent repeat of Felani incident at border

Home affairs adviser Lieutenant General (retired) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Saturday that he did not want to see killings of Bangladesh nationals like that of...

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Home adviser tells BGB to prevent repeat of Felani incident at border
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka 07 September, 2024, 18:26

Lt Gen, retd, Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury | UNB/ Collected photo

Home affairs adviser Lieutenant General (retired) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Saturday that he did not want to see killings of Bangladesh nationals like that of Felani again along the border with India.

‘I don’t want to see killings like Felani again. Don’t show your back at the border . . . carry out your responsibilities in a perfect manner,’ said Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury as he addressed the members of Border Guard Bangladesh at the Border Conference Centre of BGB Pilkhana Headquarters in Dhaka.

He also asked the BGB personnel to perform their duties with utmost professionalism and stay away from all sorts of corruption.

‘Corruption will not be tolerated under any circumstances . . . The BGB members must perform duties according to the law,’ the home adviser told the senior BGB officials as he mentioned that the prime responsibility of the BGB was to ensure protection of the frontiers and prevent smuggling.

Issuing a warning of tough action against any sort of corrupt practices, the adviser said, ‘Strict disciplinary measures will be taken against those who will be involved in bribery and corruption. Not only that if necessary, they will be fired from the service.’

The BGB director general Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui along with senior officials of the BGB Headquarters and region commanders of the force, Sector Commanders, Battalion Commanders and other officials took part in the event through video teleconference.​

 

[Saif]

‘সীমান্তে পিঠ প্রদর্শন নয়, নিজের ওপর অর্পিত দায়িত্ব পালন করুন' |

 

[Bilal9]

[H3]Bangladeshi teenager killed by BSF firing at Thakurgaon border[/H3]
Jayant Kumar Singh's father Mahadev Kumar Singh and Darbar Ali of the same upazila were shot dead.

Symbolic image. Star Online Graphics

A 14-year-old Bangladeshi teenager (Jayant Kumar Singh) was killed by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on the Kantivita border of Thakurgaon's Baliadangi upazila.

This incident happened on Monday morning. The name of the deceased teenager is Jayant Kumar Singh.

The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Baliadangi Police Station Feroz Kabir told The Daily Star, 'Fakirvita Belpukur's father, Jayant Kumar Singh's father, Mahadev Kumar Singh of Belpukur and Nitoldoba village of the same upazila. Darbar Ali (50) was also injured in BSF firing.'

According to the locals, the BSF members of Dingapara camp opened fire on a group of people illegally entering India by cutting the barbed wire fence around 3:30 am today. Jayant was killed on the spot and two others were shot dead.


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[H4]Bangladeshi girl Swarna Das was killed in BSF firing, strong protest in Dhaka[/H4]
Many others were with them and they escaped unhurt, said the OC.

Mahadev Singh and Darbar Ali, who were shot, are undergoing treatment at a hospital in Rangpur.

Chairman of Dhantala Union Parishad Samar Kumar Chatterjee claimed that BSF has arrested at least 16 other people from different areas who went to India through that border.

When asked about this, 50 BGB Battalion Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Tanzir Ahmad told The Daily Star, "We have come to know about the matter and are investigating."

In response to a question, he said, 'We have asked the BSF to hold a flag meeting in this regard.'

 

[Saif]

Border killings a barrier to good ties with India: foreign adviser

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today said border killings by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) remain an obstacle to fostering better relations between Bangladesh and India

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Border killings a barrier to good ties with India: foreign adviser

File photo of India-Bangladesh border. Photo taken from Wikimedia Commons.

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today said border killings by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) remain an obstacle to fostering better relations between Bangladesh and India.

"We definitely want good relations with India based on equity. It [the bi-lateral ties] should be two-way, not one-sided… Border killings are a barricade to good relations between the two countries," he said in response to reporters' questions at the foreign ministry.

His remarks came after a teenage boy, Jayanta Kumar Singh, 14, was shot dead by BSF along the Kantivita border in Thakurgaon's Baliadangi upazila early yesterday, according to police.

Asked whether the foreign ministry would lodge a formal protest, the adviser said the ministry would act after receiving confirmation of the incident from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

Earlier, on September 5, Dhaka had requested New Delhi to investigate all border killings, identify those responsible, and hold them accountable. This followed the killing of a 13-year-old Bangladeshi girl, Shwarna Das, who was shot dead by BSF on September 1 in Moulvibazar's Juri upazila.

According to the human rights organisation Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK), 31 Bangladeshis have been killed by BSF in 2023, with 28 of them shot dead. Between 2009 and 2022, 563 Bangladeshis were killed by BSF.

"Such killings occurred even when the relationship was described as the golden chapter. There has been no change so far. This is unacceptable," Hossain said.

He emphasised that good relations between countries are not just about government-to-government ties. It also depends on the perception of people of those countries about each other, and border killings do not help in that regard.

Asked about media reports claiming President Mohammed Shahabuddin has a second home in Malaysia and a residency permit in Dubai, the adviser declined to comment, stating that the foreign ministry cannot act on speculation.

He, however, stated that the claims should be addressed by the relevant authorities.

Asked about the Rohingya crisis, Touhid said repatriation of the Myanmar citizens is not feasible at the moment due to ongoing clashes between the junta military and the Arakan Army in Myanmar's Rakhine State. Repatriation can only take place when conditions are stable, he added.

He also commented on the slow pace of third-country resettlement for Rohingya refugees. He mentioned that while there were initial hopes for the US to resettle 200,000 Rohingya over 10 years, progress has been slow, with only 2,500 resettled so far.

The government will expedite the approval process for those selected for resettlement, he said.​

 

[Saif]

BSF must stop killing Bangladeshis

Recurrent border killings a thorn in bilateral relations

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BSF must stop killing Bangladeshis
Recurrent border killings a thorn in bilateral relations

VISUAL: STAR

We condemn the killing of a Bangladeshi minor by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along the Kantivita border in the Baliadangi upazila of Thakurgaon. According to local sources, BSF personnel opened fire on a group of individuals early Monday as they attempted to enter India by cutting through a barbed-wire fence. In the shooting, 14-year-old Jayanta Kumar Singh was killed, while two others were injured. Just a week ago, another victim, 16-year-old Swarna Das, was similarly killed by the BSF. These incidents once again underscore India's failure to fulfil its promise to reduce border deaths to zero.

What's at stake here is not just the inalienable right to life of the people illegally crossing borders, many among them poor, unarmed villagers; these border incidents also exacerbate tensions between the two countries. As our foreign adviser has said, BSF border killings remain a significant obstacle to maintaining good relations between Bangladesh and India—which is crucial for both countries. While we seek improved relations, these killings continue to pose a major challenge. Even during what India referred to as the golden chapter of our bilateral relations, such incidents occurred regularly. According to Ain O Salish Kendra, between 2009 and 2022, 563 Bangladeshis were killed by BSF. In 2023 alone, 31 Bangladeshis were killed. Clearly, despite how India justifies its actions, very little has been done to bring border deaths down to zero.

The need for using non-lethal weapons at the Bangladesh-India border has been raised many times. On numerous occasions, both sides have committed to using non-lethal weapons to prevent deaths. However, the BSF has still resorted to lethal force repeatedly. We struggle to see how this benefits India. For example, how does the killing of a 14-year-old boy or a 16-year-old girl enhance its border security? These killings are only aggravating the people of Bangladesh, which in turn affects bilateral ties.

We hope the Indian government will take this matter with the seriousness that it deserves. It must recognise that such actions by the BSF do not reflect the behaviour of a friendly neighbour, which is how we have regarded India. Moreover, as a gesture of goodwill, India should honour Bangladesh's request to investigate all border killings, identify those responsible, and hold them accountable. Additionally, we urge the Indian government to take steps to ensure that such killings are brought to an end.​