Bangladeshi shot death by BSF along Satkhira border

A Bangladeshi young man was gunned down by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) near the Khaitala border in Satkhira Sadar early Sunday.

The incident occurred around 4am in the Koijuri area on the Indian side of the border. The victim has been named as Hasanur Rahman, 25, of Kushkhali village.

Hasanur's father Haider Ali said, "My son crossed into India a few days ago to visit a relative because he did not have a passport. While he was returning home early Sunday in the same way around, alongside a few other companions, a BSF patrol from India's Koijuri Camp opened fire on them. Hasanur was critically injured in the shooting."

Later, Hasanur's companions managed to drag him to Bangladesh territory and admitted him to Satkhira Sadar Hospital around 6am. As his condition worsened, he was referred to Khulna Surgical Hospital where he was declared dead upon arrival at 7am, according to the father.

Satkhira-33 BGB commander Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Al Mahmud said, "When BSF was asked about Hasanur's death, they denied the firing. We have invited them for a flag meeting. Once we have the meeting, we will learn more about the death."

Although it was learnt that there has been no word back from BSF on when or where the meeting might take place.