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A surveillance drone was recovered from a paddy field inside Bangladeshi territory near the Ghasuria border in Hili. According to Officer-in-Charge Jahangir Alam, a local farmer, Prafulla Toppu, discovered the drone approximately 400 yards from the border while working in his field on Wednesday evening. He took it home and informed local authorities. A joint team from the police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) later retrieved the drone. Authorities suspect it belongs to India’s Border Security Force (BSF).
Active Surveillance Drone Recovered Near Hili Border
Around 1:50 PM on Wednesday, the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) detained a Bangladeshi citizen who had crossed near the Dharmagarh BOP area of Thakurgaon’s Ranishankoil to cut grass. According to Lt. Col. Tanzir Ahmed, efforts are underway to secure his safe return. The BSF has reportedly assured through a flag meeting that the detainee will be released.
BSF Detains Bangladeshi Man for Cutting Grass at Border
Despite heightened security along the border, the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) forcibly pushed 44 individuals into Bangladesh early Wednesday near the Barlekha border in Moulvibazar. The BGB, with help from local residents and a Union Parishad chairman, apprehended the individuals just before they reached Shahbazpur Bazaar. Previously, on May 6 and 7, the BSF had pushed in over 100 people, of whom 59 were detained by the BGB.
BSF Pushes In 44 Bangladeshis Despite BGB Alert in Barlekha
Though the sound of gunfire and drones has ceased, fear continues to haunt residents of Azad Kashmir and Jammu’s border areas even after the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Many families remain in temporary shelters on the hillsides, uncertain about returning home. “Should we return or not?” is the daily debate in refugee camps. In Azad Kashmir alone, 1,146 families remain displaced. An emergency police directive in Jammu on Sunday urged frontline village residents not to return just yet.
Despite Ceasefire, Fear Grips Border Residents of Azad Kashmir
The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has allegedly pushed 78 individuals—including 75 Bangladeshis and 3 Indian citizens—into Bangladesh through the Mandarbaria forest in the Sundarbans. They have been handed over to the police. Although the three Indians were born in India, they claim ancestral ties to Bangladesh. The Coast Guard has filed a case against them with Shyamnagar Police Station. Among those detained, 67 are from Narail, six from Khulna, two from Jashore, and one each from Barishal and Satkhira.
BSF Pushes 78 Individuals Into Bangladesh Through Sundarbans’ Mandarbaria Forest
A deadly airstrike by Myanmar's ruling junta has killed 17 students and injured at least 20 more at a school, amid ongoing conflict following the 2021 coup. Since the military takeover, the junta has faced strong resistance from ethnic armed groups and pro-democracy forces aligned with the National Unity Government (NUG). The military continues to lose territorial control and is struggling to maintain governance. Just last week, the junta extended its ceasefire, initially declared after a recent earthquake, through May 31.
Airstrike by Myanmar Junta Kills 17 Students at School
The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has once again installed LED lights and camera sensors along the Sunamganj border. In light of recent India-Pakistan tensions, the 28th BGB Battalion in Sylhet has intensified day and night patrols across the 90-kilometer stretch of the Sunamganj border under its jurisdiction. Local residents report that BSF has increased its manpower and replaced older red halogen lights aimed at Bangladesh with newly installed LED lights and sensor-equipped cameras on each electric post over the past two days.
BSF Installs LED Lights and Camera Sensors Along Indian Border; BGB Intensifies Patrol
A group of 78 people left behind by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) at Mandarbaria Char in Satkhira are being transported to Shyamnagar Police Station, confirmed BGB Commander Lt. Commander Syed Abdur Rouf. Among them, 4 are Indian nationals, while the rest are Bangladeshis, mostly from Barishal, Narail, and Khulna districts. The group was moved from Mongla towards residential areas by the Coast Guard around 2 PM on Sunday.
BSF-Abandoned Group of 78 Being Taken to Shyamnagar Police Station
The Border Security Force (BSF) pushed over a hundred people into Bangladesh over the last two days at the Barlekha border in Moulvibazar. Border guards (BGB) detained 44, including women and children. Confirming their Bangladeshi citizenship, BGB handed them over to local police. So far, 35 have been released to their families, while relatives of the remaining nine are en route to the police station.
35 Bangladeshis Repatriated After Being Pushed Across Border by BSF
To prevent Indian BSF from pushing back alleged Bangladeshis across the Kasba border in Brahmanbaria, BGB has heightened security in the area. Naik Subedar Masudur Rahman said patrols are active near border pillars 2049–2053. Locals have been engaged through community meetings, and BGB forces remain on alert to counter any unauthorized repatriation attempts from Gujarat, India.
BGB Increases Patrols to Prevent Forced Repatriation Across Kasba Border
Tensions flared at the Bangladesh-India border near Naljuri Khasia Haor in Gowainghat as locals obstructed Indian BSF personnel during a joint survey. The incident occurred when BSF members allegedly crossed into Bangladeshi territory. Local residents protested their presence, and the situation escalated until both the public and BGB forced the BSF to retreat. The atmosphere is now under control, but locals accused the BSF of attempting to occupy the area’s playground.
Tension at Gowainghat Border as Locals Confront BSF Over Survey Work
Despite pledges not to use lethal force at the border, India's Border Security Force (BSF) has killed 313 Bangladeshis over the past decade. Experts argue that curbing cross-border smuggling is important, but it must not come at the cost of human rights. Since January, seven Bangladeshis have been shot dead and 20 injured. Analysts stress that international pressure is key to reducing border violence.
BSF’s Words Don’t Match Actions: 313 Bangladeshis Killed in 10 Years
Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam has instructed all police superintendents in border districts to remain on high alert to ensure national security is not compromised amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions. The directive aims to prevent the entry of militants or terrorists into Bangladesh. Earlier, Bangladesh had already expressed concern over the conflict and stressed diplomatic efforts for regional peace.
IGP Orders Border Districts on Alert to Prevent Security Breach Amid Indo-Pak Conflict
Bangladesh's National Security Adviser has condemned the forced entry of people from India into Bangladesh, calling the act “unacceptable.” He stated that if the individuals are indeed Bangladeshi nationals, India must follow proper procedures to repatriate them. The comment follows an incident in Mujibnagar where 10 individuals were allegedly pushed into Bangladesh by BSF. According to BGB, BSF personnel dismantled barbed wire fencing and forcibly sent the individuals across the border.
Forced Repatriation of Alleged Bangladeshis Unacceptable: National Security Adviser
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has detained 44 individuals who were illegally pushed into the country by India's Border Security Force (BSF) along the Roumari and Bhurungamari borders in Kurigram. Among those detained, eight have been identified as Bangladeshi nationals. The remaining 36 are undergoing verification, with preliminary assessments indicating they are Rohingya refugees. Of the total, 30 were apprehended at the Roumari border and 14 at Bhurungamari.
44 Illegally Pushed Into Bangladesh Detained by BGB Along Kurigram Borders
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