Kushtia, June 12 (UNB): An alleged attempt by India's Border Security Force (BSF) to push 12 people into Bangladesh through the Pragpur border in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia district was foiled by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local residents on Friday morning.
Locals said the group - comprising four women, four men and four children - was brought close to the border early in the morning for an attempted push-in.
However, they remained inside the India territory after the attempt was blocked.
Local residents said they are working in coordination with BGB to monitor the border round the clock. They also emphasised that no illegal entry into Bangladesh will be allowed.
Meanwhile, BGB personnel used loudspeaker announcements along the border, warning against illegal crossings.
In addition, patrols have been intensified, and additional forces have been deployed at 14 Border Outposts (BOPs) in the Daulatpur border area.
Lieutenant Colonel Rashed Kamal Rony, commanding officer of the 47 BGB Battalion, said regular patrols and surveillance have been strengthened along the border.
"The BSF has made repeated attempts to push in people during night hours, in some cases by turning off border lights," he added.
BSF push-in attempt foiled by BGB, locals on Kushtia border
FE Team | Published: June 13, 2026 00:25:20
BSF push-in attempt foiled by BGB, locals on Kushtia border
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