Dhaka, June 5 -- Since the interim government took office, tensions with India have given rise to a new and troubling challenge along the border: the forced repatriation of individuals, known as "push-ins", from Indian territory into Bangladesh.

With no viable option for reciprocal measures, Bangladesh finds itself in a diplomatic bind.

Foreign policy analysts say the issue must be resolved through dialogue between the two countries. There is, they argue, no alternative.

They warn that if Bangladesh were to retaliate by pushing these individuals back into India, it would not resolve the crisis. Instead, it could worsen tensions and trigger a humanitarian emergency.

Former ambassador M Humayun Kabir told bdnews24.com, "We could push th...