Jahangir urges India to repatriate Bangladeshis through legal process

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FE Team | Published: May 28, 2025 00:58:47

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Home Adviser Lieutenant-General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury Tuesday urged India to follow the proper legal procedure in returning Bangladeshi nationals, expressing concern over a recent increase in cross-border push-ins, reports BSS.
"The number of push-ins at the border has increased. We have protested and called upon India to adhere to due process," Jahangir said after witnessing a passing-out parade at the Jail Training Centre in Rajshahi.
"Bangladeshis are our brothers. We have urged India to facilitate their return through the proper channels. If they are our citizens, we must accept them,' he said.
The Home Adviser criticized India for continuing to return individuals without following formal procedures, despite repeated protests from Bangladesh.
He also highlighted that Bangladesh ensures due process when returning foreign nationals found in its territory. "We follow proper channels when repatriating citizens of other countries," he said. Addressing concerns about border security, the Home Adviser assured that the frontiers are well-guarded and secure.
"Our citizens are entirely safe and our borders are consistently well-guarded. Our force always remains ready to face any situation. There is no unrest at borders," he said.