Moulvibazar, June 26 (V7N) — The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly pushed back six Bangladeshi nationals through the Dholai border in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar district early Thursday morning. The group, comprising four men and two women, has been detained by local authorities and is currently in police custody.
 
According to Lieutenant Colonel A.S.M. Zakaria, Commander of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Battalion-46 in Srimangal, the individuals were found roaming inside Bangladesh territory near the Dholai Tea Garden, approximately 700 yards from main pillar 1915, under the jurisdiction of the Bir Sreshtho Shaheed Sipahi Hamidur Rahman Border Outpost (BOP).
 
The group was intercepted around 5:00 AM by a five-member BGB patrol team led by Naik Pradipto Chakma, commander of the Dholai BOP camp. They were detained without resistance and later handed over to Kamalganj police for further verification and legal procedures.
 
Initial reports indicate that the detainees are from the Satkhira and Chattogram districts of Bangladesh. However, their reason for crossing the international border remains unclear. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the individuals were involved in illegal migration or were victims of trafficking or other circumstances.
 
Security Concerns and Cross-Border Coordination
Cross-border movements, particularly forced pushbacks, remain a sensitive issue between Bangladesh and India. Such incidents often raise humanitarian, legal, and diplomatic questions, especially when those pushed back are citizens of the receiving country. The BGB has not yet confirmed whether an official protest or flag meeting with BSF will be initiated regarding the incident.
 
Border areas in Moulvibazar, including Kamalganj, have previously witnessed occasional unauthorized crossings, often linked to migration, smuggling, or labor movement through informal routes. Authorities continue to monitor these zones closely in coordination with Indian counterparts.
 
Editor’s Note:
Pushback operations, though unofficial and often undocumented, are a matter of bilateral concern. Bangladesh has consistently emphasized the need for humane and lawful handling of border-related incidents by both sides.
 
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