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Home Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has stated that Indian nationals found staying illegally in Bangladesh will be repatriated through diplomatic and legal channels, not by forceful pushback.
“Even if those being pushed in are Bangladeshi nationals, India has no legal right to return them forcibly or without following proper procedures. Such actions are unlawful,” he said while speaking to reporters after inaugurating the third floating Border Outpost (BOP) at the Roymongol River-Boyesing Canal confluence in Satkhira’s Shyamnagar upazila.
His remarks come amid growing concerns over cross-border “push-in” incidents reportedly carried out by Indian authorities.
The Home Adviser confirmed that Bangladesh has already initiated diplomatic measures to address the issue. “We have sent a letter seeking a resolution and held discussions with the Bangladeshi Ambassador, Foreign Affairs Adviser, and Security Adviser Dr. Khalilur Rahman,” he said.
Also present at the event, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui highlighted the areas most affected by the alleged push-ins. “People are being pushed in from India into several border points including Beanibazar, Sreemangal, and Habiganj in Sylhet; riverine zones of Roumari in Kurigram; and remote areas of the Chittagong Hill Tracts,” he said.
“Some incidents even occurred this morning,” he added, emphasizing the challenge of monitoring the entire border, especially riverine and remote sections.
The BGB chief noted that the force is working closely with local communities and Ansar members to prevent illegal entries. “We also continue regular flag meetings with India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and send official protest letters regarding each incident,” he said.
The issue has drawn renewed attention in recent weeks, with calls for both countries to adhere strictly to international norms and bilateral agreements in handling border-related matters.
