Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) responded firmly to what it described as an unlawful and provocative attack by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) at the Sylhet border on Monday afternoon. According to BGB’s Sylhet Battalion, BSF members suddenly opened fire near the Sonarhat border in Goainghat upazila, prompting an immediate counter-response. The exchange of gunfire ended without casualties, and the situation was brought under control. BGB confirmed the incident on Tuesday, stating that border patrols and surveillance have since been intensified.
Lieutenant Colonel Md. Nazmul, commanding officer of the 48 BGB Battalion, said the reason behind BSF’s firing remained unclear but credited BGB’s swift reaction for restoring stability and ensuring civilian safety. Local residents reportedly regained a sense of security following the incident. BGB also urged border residents to avoid unauthorized crossings or activities near the frontier.
The report linked the latest clash to a broader pattern of BGB’s strengthened stance since 2024, following repeated BSF incursions and shootings. Analysts cited in the article described BSF’s actions as long-standing human rights violations and called for stronger diplomatic measures from Bangladesh to safeguard sovereignty and border communities.
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