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Staff Correspondent
Dhaka: The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has foiled an alleged attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to push eight people into Bangladesh through the Kushtia border.
The information was confirmed on Friday (July 24) by BGB Public Relations Officer Md. Shariful Islam.
According to Lieutenant Colonel Rashed Kamal Rony, Commanding Officer of the Kushtia Battalion (47 BGB), the incident occurred at around 5:10 a.m. near Border Pillar 152/1-S under the jurisdiction of the Joypur Border Outpost (BOP). Members of the BSF’s 146 Battalion, Char Meghna Camp, allegedly attempted to send eight unidentified individuals—including two men, four women, and two transgender persons—into Bangladesh by having them swim across the river.
The BGB patrol detected the attempt immediately and prevented the group from entering Bangladeshi territory. Facing firm resistance from the BGB, the individuals were forced to return to the Indian side through the river, effectively thwarting the alleged push-in attempt.
Lt. Col. Rony said the BGB remains vigilant and fully prepared to prevent any form of illegal border crossing or violation of border laws. He added that the force continues to carry out its responsibilities with professionalism and vigilance to ensure border security and maintain peace and order in border areas.