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At a glance
- Nine individuals, including women and children, are stranded near the Bangladesh-India border after an attempted push-in by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) members.
- A flag meeting between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and BSF failed to resolve the situation, leaving the group in extreme uncertainty near the zero line.
- The individuals have been enduring extreme heat for days, facing inhumane conditions as no solution has been reached.
Nine people, including women and children, remain stranded near the Roumari border between Bangladesh and India after an attempted push-in by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF). The group is currently staying near the zero line, enduring extreme uncertainty and harsh conditions.
A flag meeting between the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the BSF concluded without a resolution, leaving the fate of the nine individuals uncertain. Lt Col Hasanur Rahman, commanding officer of the Jamalpur 35 BGB Battalion, confirmed that no decision had been reached and that the individuals were being held within Indian territory.
A company commander-level flag meeting has been held. However, no decision has yet been reached. The individuals brought to the border are currently staying inside Indian territory.
According to BGB sources, BSF members from the Jhalarchar Camp attempted to push six people, including one woman and two children, into Bangladesh. This attempt was thwarted by resistance from BGB members and local residents. Simultaneously, the BSF tried to send three more individuals across the Bhandurchar border.
Awlad Hossain, a local resident, described the dire situation, stating, "A heatwave persisted throughout the day. They suffered greatly due to the intense heat. They will also have to spend the night at the zero line. This is extremely inhumane."
A heatwave persisted throughout the day. They suffered greatly due to the intense heat. They will also have to spend the night at the zero line. This is extremely inhumane.
Originally published by Daily Star. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.