The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed 30 individuals into Bangladesh on Thursday through three border points: 13 through Tannakpara (Khagrachari), 11 through Motua (Feni), and 6 via Kushkhali (Satkhira). All individuals have been detained.

Those identified as Bangladeshi nationals are being returned to their families. So far, BSF has pushed back a total of 145 Bangladeshis through the Khagrachari border this year.

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed back six Bangladeshi nationals—four women and two men—through the Kushkhali border in Satkhira. They were handed over to the Satkhira Sadar Police Station by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Wednesday night. Authorities reported that the individuals had previously resided in India and were detained in Mumbai before being repatriated via the Hakimpur border. Three have already been reunited with their families; identity verification is ongoing for the rest.

Stricter U.S. immigration policies have prompted a wave of desperate migrants heading toward Canada, braving life-threatening conditions. Recently, Nestor and José arrived in Plattsburgh, New York, and were seen searching for a taxi at a Sunoco gas station to cross into Canada—despite freezing temperatures dropping from 3°C to -17°C. Experts say this surge echoes the migration spike seen in 2017 during Trump’s presidency. Meanwhile, Canada has opened new processing centers in Quebec and increased border patrols.

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed back 20 Bangladeshi nationals through the Masudpur border in Chapainawabganj. The group includes 3 men, 7 women, and 10 children. They were rescued by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) around 4:45 AM during heavy rainfall. Colonel Fahad Mahmud Rinku of BGB stated that all individuals are currently in BGB custody and their citizenship status is being verified. Upon confirmation, they will be handed over to Shibganj Police for further legal procedures. The BGB has officially lodged a strong protest with BSF regarding the incident.

Amid escalating tensions and Israeli airstrikes, widespread fear has gripped Iran. In response, 600 foreign nationals from 17 countries have reportedly fled to neighboring Azerbaijan in search of safety.

The evacuees are entering Azerbaijan through the Astara checkpoint near the Caspian Sea. From there, they are being transported to Baku International Airport to catch international flights back to their respective countries.

Amid escalating attacks between Iran and Israel, Pakistan has indefinitely closed its border with Iran.

Senior official Qadir Bakhsh Pirkaani from Balochistan told AFP that cross-border activities in Chagai, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech, and Gwadar districts have been suspended. “No one is allowed to enter Iran until further notice,” he said. However, trade activities remain unaffected, and Pakistani citizens currently in Iran are permitted to return home. Reports indicate that Pakistanis from Iran are already making their way back across the border.

A Bangladeshi cattle trader, Raju Islam (34), has died after being shot near the Ghagra border in Panchagarh. The incident reportedly occurred late Saturday night when Raju and a group of 4–5 men went near the Jhuli Para area of the border to bring in cattle from India.

Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel from Kanchanjungha BOP allegedly opened fire after chasing them. While the others managed to flee, Raju was struck in both legs. He succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital.

However, conflicting reports suggest he may have died from a heart attack. Family sources confirmed he had previously suffered two heart attacks, raising questions about the exact cause of death.

Law enforcement agencies have identified 23 Bangladeshi nationals who were pushed back into the country through the Thakurgaon border by Indian Border Security Force (BSF). The group includes five men, twelve women, and six children.

The incident occurred at around 1:30 AM on Saturday night via the Chapsara border. Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) patrol units responded promptly, detaining the individuals and transferring them to Haripur Police Station. The returnees were later handed over to their families on Sunday afternoon.

According to their statements, they were expelled without any of their belongings. "We weren’t even allowed to bring a single thread," said one of the returnees, adding, “The BSF warned us not to look back or we’d be shot.”

Fifteen cattle that inadvertently crossed the border into India through the Akhaura region of Brahmanbaria were seized by India’s Border Security Force (BSF). The animals were later returned to Bangladesh following a flag meeting between the border forces of the two nations.

Lt. Colonel Ziaur Rahman, commander of the Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB), confirmed the incident and expressed appreciation for the BSF’s cooperation. “We retrieved the cattle through a cordial discussion between the two border forces. We thank BSF for their assistance,” he said.

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has forcibly sent 16 people into Bangladesh through the Mirgarh border in Panchagarh Sadar and Pedia Ganj in Tetulia. Among them are four Indian nationals. Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) detained the group early Saturday, which includes six Bangladeshi women, two children, and four men. According to Lieutenant Colonel Monirul Islam, commanding officer of Panchagarh-18 BGB, arrangements are being made to return the Indian nationals through a flag meeting, while the Bangladeshis will be handed over to their families.

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed 23 Bangladeshi nationals—including women and children—into Bangladesh through the Chapsha border in Thakurgaon’s Haripur area. Among them are 4 men, 12 women, and 7 children. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained the group and is currently verifying their identities. Further decisions will be taken after consultations with higher authorities.

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) pushed nine people into Bangladesh through the Dobaura border area in Mymensingh on Thursday evening. Among them were two children. Eight of the individuals are reportedly from Khulna’s Bagerhat district, while one hails from Sohagipara village in Dobaura upazila.

According to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the group was attempting to enter Bangladesh with the help of human traffickers after being chased by police in Chennai. Indian police detained them earlier on Thursday in Shivganj before pushing them across the border. BGB personnel detained the group after receiving information about the incident.

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly pushed 70 individuals, believed to be Bangladeshi nationals, across four border points in the Sylhet and Sunamganj districts. Following the push-in, members of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), who were patrolling the area, detained the individuals.

The incident occurred early Thursday morning in the border regions of Jaintapur’s Sripur and Minatila, Companiganj’s Kalairag, and Chhatak’s Nowakot Border Outposts (BOPs). Among those detained, 53 are reportedly residents of border areas within the Sylhet district.

At the Sripur BOP in Jaintapur, the BGB detained 17 individuals from two families. Additionally, 23 people from four families were detained at Minatila BOP, and 17 individuals from four families were detained at the Nowakot BOP.

BGB authorities are currently verifying their identities and investigating the circumstances surrounding their entry into the country.

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed back 24 more Bangladeshis through the Chanduria border of Pirganj upazila and the Chapsara border of Bhaturia union in Haripur upazila, Thakurgaon. BSF confiscated their money and belongings before sending them across the border. Later, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained the returnees and initiated legal proceedings after verification. Among them was Afzal Hossain (32), son of Abed Ali from Haripur, Thakurgaon. Expressing his frustration, Afzal said, "We committed no crime. We crossed the border legally in search of work. Now, we are returning empty-handed. Although BGB is treating us humanely, the pain remains."

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed 20 Bangladeshi nationals into Bangladesh across the Dinajpur and Thakurgaon borders on Monday night. All of them were later detained by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). Of the 20, 13 were pushed in through the Enayetpur border in Biral upazila—two women, two men, and nine children. Another seven were pushed through Chanduria border in Pirganj upazila, including two women, two men, and three children.