Sunamganj: A Bangladeshi national named Shafikul Islam, 45, was killed in firing by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at the Doara border of the district.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the incident occurred at around 1:20 am Saturday in the border pillar area number 1216 of Doarabazar upazila. Shafikul Islam was the son of Kitab Ali of Bhangapara village under Lakshipur union of the upazila.
Locals reported that the BSF opened fire on some cattle traders while they were crossing the border. Shafiqul Islam sustained serious injuries in the firing and was taken to Doarabazar Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at 2:30 am.
Zakaria Qadir, commander of the 28 Rifles of the BGB, stated that around 1:20 am, 10-12 Bangladeshis entered 500 yards inside India through Bhangapara on the Doarabazar border to bring cows. During their return while crossing the border, the BSF fired 3 to 4 rounds, resulting in Shafiqul's severe injury.