Barely after tensions had cooled following the push-in of Indian nationals by the BSF at Kurigram’s Boraibari border, the BSF has now flown five drones illegally into Bangladeshi airspace. This has sparked panic among border residents. Former MP Ruhul Amin recalled the deadly BSF attack in this same area back in April 2001, leaving locals anxious and fearful. The appearance of Indian drones on Tuesday and Wednesday is a clear violation of international border laws.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained a Bangladeshi national named Ripon Das while attempting to enter India’s Meghalaya state. He was later handed over to Sunamganj Sadar Model Police Station. During preliminary questioning, Ripon confessed he was trying to visit relatives in Shillong and admitted involvement in smuggling Indian cosmetics.

India has continued the practice of ‘push-in’—forcibly sending people into Bangladesh—despite repeated objections from the Bangladeshi government. Among those being pushed are Indian oppressed citizens, undocumented Bangladeshis, and Rohingya refugees. Recently, 160 individuals were flown from Ghaziabad to Agartala and are expected to be sent to Bangladesh. On May 8, Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a letter expressing concern and urging respect for the formal repatriation process.

Tensions escalated along the Roumari border in Kurigram early Tuesday following an alleged 'push-in' of 14 individuals by Indian Border Security Force (BSF). Locals reported hearing gunshots as Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) intervened. BGB has taken a strict stance with the help of local residents to block the push-in attempts. The BSF allegedly forced 14 people—men and women—across the Boraibari border illegally. Despite BGB’s call for a flag meeting, BSF has not responded. The pushed-in individuals are reportedly still stranded in no-man’s land.

From Saturday through late Monday night, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) pushed 175 individuals into Bangladesh through various border points, including Jibannagar and Damurhuda in Chuadanga, Khagrachhari, Chunarughat in Habiganj, Maheshpur in Jhenaidah, and Kamalganj in Moulvibazar. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained the individuals and handed them over to local police. Authorities stated that they would be returned to their families once their identities are confirmed.

Two Bangladeshi men, Robiul (28) and Azad Hossain (26), were shot and injured by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) near the Kasba border in Brahmanbaria. According to Lt. Col. Ziaur Rahman, they were part of a group that allegedly entered 150-200 yards into Indian territory when BSF opened fire. Both victims are currently receiving treatment, and further investigations are ongoing.

On the morning of May 17, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) apprehended Jahanara Khatun from near the Thakurgaon border inside Bangladesh. She described the incident, stating, “The BSF told us they would fire two shots, and once they did, we should all run. So they fired two bullets, and we all fled, crossing into Bangladesh.”

Jahanara further revealed, “They instructed us that if we got caught, we should claim we were heading to India but fled back after the BSF chased us.” That day, the BSF reportedly pushed 16 other people along with Jahanara into Bangladeshi territory.

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) handed over 24 detained Bangladeshis to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Friday night, following a thwarted plan of push-in across the border. The handover took place during a flag meeting between the BGB and BSF at the Balatari border in Phulbari upazila of Kurigram. After the handover, BGB ensured the safe return of the individuals to their families. According to sources, BGB had received intelligence suggesting a potential push-in attempt by BSF. In response, BGB warned BSF that any repatriation must follow proper identification procedures and only confirmed Bangladeshi citizens would be accepted. Nationals of other countries would not be allowed entry under any circumstances. This transfer followed that agreement.

India’s Border Security Force (BSF) forcibly pushed 100 more individuals into Bangladesh, including five members of a single family—women and children among them—who were bound hand and foot and thrown into the Feni River along the Tripura border. They were later rescued near the Sonai Pul area after drifting through the night. Victims said they reached the Feni border area at dawn. Reports confirm increased push-ins across five different border districts in recent days.

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed seven Bangladeshi nationals—including two women and three children—across the Kulaura border in Moulvibazar. Local residents alerted the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), who took the individuals into custody. All of them are reported to be from Kurigram district. Legal action will be taken as per instructions from higher authorities, said Officer-in-Charge Md. Golam Afsar.

Under U.S. mediation, India and Pakistan have agreed to withdraw additional troops from the Line of Control and international border zones by May 30. The move is part of the second phase of ceasefire restoration. The agreement follows a deadly exchange in which Indian airstrikes in Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu and Kashmir killed at least 31 civilians. In retaliation, Pakistan reportedly shot down five Indian warplanes, including three Rafale jets, and destroyed several drones. A ceasefire was declared afterward.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained 17 individuals attempting to cross into Bangladesh through the Haripur border in Thakurgaon. Meanwhile, Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed in 11 women and children through two separate areas in Panchagarh. Amid rising tensions over border killings, drone flights, and push-ins, a flag meeting between BGB and BSF was held near Damurhuda in Chuadanga. Both sides agreed to reduce border fatalities to zero, curb illegal crossings and smuggling, enhance patrols, and maintain surveillance operations.

Security concerns are escalating along the Sylhet border region as the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) continues its alleged push-in operations. In the latest incident, 14 men, women, and children were forcibly sent into Bangladesh through the Muraichhara border in Kulaura. Just a day earlier, 44 individuals were pushed in through the Barlekha border.

Lieutenant Colonel ASM Zakaria of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) stated that during initial interrogation, the detainees revealed they were originally residents of Kurigram and Jashore districts. Although they had been living in India for years, recent crackdowns by Indian police and border guards led to their handover to BSF, who then used the opportunity to force them into Bangladesh.

In response, the BGB has ramped up patrols and surveillance across the border. Additionally, a Section 144 (prohibitory order) has been enforced across the international border in East Jaintia Hills of India’s Meghalaya state, further highlighting the growing tensions in the area.

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly attempted to push in a large number of people through the Vijayanagar border in Brahmanbaria during the night. However, strong resistance from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local residents thwarted the effort. Locals claimed around 750 people were involved. In response to the push-in attempt, mosques in several nearby villages broadcast warnings through loudspeakers, prompting hundreds of locals to rush to the border. UNO Sadhana Tripura said, “The situation is under control. The public stood with BGB to prevent the intrusion and remain alert.”

In the early hours of Thursday, the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) pushed 14 individuals—5 men, 4 children, and 5 women—into Bangladesh through the barbed-wire gate at the Muraichhara border in Kulaura. A patrol team of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained them while they were wandering suspiciously. After extensive questioning, the detainees were handed over to Kulaura Police Station. According to them, they had illegally crossed into India and worked at a brick kiln in Rajasthan. Indian police detained them and later handed them over to the BSF, who pushed them back into Bangladesh the same night.