Panchagarh: A Bangladeshi national was killed in firing by the Border Security Force (BSF) at the Bhitargarh border in Panchagarh Sadar upazila of the district in the early hours of today. The deceased was identified as Al Amin, 38, son of Suruj Ali from the Jinnat Para area of Harivasan union under Panchagarh Sadar upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Lieutenant Colonel Sheikh Mohammad Badruddoja, commander of the 56th BGB Battalion of Nilphamari, confirmed the incident. The shooting occurred at Abalupara, approximately 50 yards inside India from Sub Pillar 7 of Border Pillar 744, in the area under Bhitargarh Border Out Post’s Nilphamari Battalion (BGB-56).
Being informed, Lt Col Sheikh Mohammad Badruddoja held a flag meeting with the commander of the 46th BSF Battalion at the border pillar 744/7 S area. “We strongly protested this incident in the flag meeting and called for the return of the body,” the BGB official added.