Bangladeshi shot dead by BSF in Kurigram

A 35-year-old Bangladeshi national was shot dead allegedly by the members of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along the Behularchar border in Rowmari upazila of Kurigram district on Sunday.

The deceased was identified as Manik Mia, son of Abdul Baten of the Shoulmari area.

Local people said Manik along with 15-20 people went to the 1062-2 S pillar of the bordering area around 12:30am on Saturday.

The BSF members from Kuchnimara camp opened fire on them, leaving Manik dead on the spot.

However, local people managed to bring his body back.

Rup Kumar Sarkar, officer-in-charge of Roumari Police Station, said police recovered the body of Manik and took it to the local police station.

Commanding officer of BGB-35 Lieutenant Colonel Mashruki, said they heard about the incident but he could not confirm it.