Bangladesh, Jan. 22 -- Eds: Updates with more info

Lalmonirhat, Jan 22 (UNB) - Two Bangladeshis were shot dead by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Amjhol border in Hatibandha upazila on Wednesday.

The deceased were identified as Suruj Mia, 35, son of Osman Ali of East Amjhol village, and one Suruj Ali.

Commanding Officer of Lalmonirhat BGB-15 Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel SM Touhidul Islam, said BGB member recovered Suruj Mia's body in the morning about 50 yards inside Bangladesh territory.

Locals said that BSF had also shot dead Suruj Ali and took away his body.

Lt Col Touhidul said they sent a letter to BSF for a flag meeting to get back the body.

Border killing has been a contentious bilateral issue between the...