Dhaka, May 17 -- The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), with assistance from local residents, reportedly foiled an attempted push-in of approximately 750 individuals by India's Border Security Force (BSF) late Thursday night along the Bangladesh-India border in Bijoynagar upazila of Brahmanbaria.
According to both BGB and local sources, the incident was averted through swift action by BGB personnel and the mobilisation of villagers in response to early intelligence regarding the attempt.
BGB intensified patrols in the Nolgorhia and Noabadi border areas under Singarbil Union following indications of possible illegal cross-border movement.
"Given the current situation in the country, we are maintaining maximum alert along the borders," said Li...