Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam said any illegal Bangladeshi nationals in India must be returned through formal procedures. He condemned India’s recent push-in attempts, stating that these actions are being addressed through diplomatic channels.

Some of those pushed in included Rohingya refugees and individuals holding UNHCR cards. “The government is taking a firm stance on this issue,” he said. “If the individuals are verified Bangladeshi citizens, we will not accept pushbacks. However, if they are Indian nationals or Rohingya from India, they will be repatriated through official procedures. With cooperation, India will not be able to conduct such push-ins.”