Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated on June 2 that deaths involving cross-border crimes or illegal entry should not be termed as “border killings.” He explained that if a person is killed within either country’s territory during criminal activity or unlawful intrusion, it falls under that nation’s jurisdiction. His remarks echoed earlier comments made in 2020 by former Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen, who had similarly defended India’s actions along the border.

The article criticizes these statements as reflecting a submissive stance toward India, reminiscent of previous Awami League policies. It highlights ongoing allegations that India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has been pushing Bengali-speaking Muslims into Bangladesh without verification, a practice described as illegal under international law. The report also notes that the recent BSF–BGB high-level meeting in New Delhi avoided using the term “push-in” in its joint statement, referring instead to “deaths along the border.”

The piece warns that such actions violate international human rights standards and bilateral border agreements, urging Bangladesh to resist illegal push-ins and strengthen its defense and diplomatic posture against Indian aggression.