, June 3 -- The Sovereignty Protection Council on Tuesday demanded an immediate end to illegal 'push-ins' by India's Border Security Force (BSF) and the repatriation of Indian nationals who have entered Bangladesh illegally.

The demand came during a citizen's meeting titled "Halting Illegal Push, Humanitarian Corridor, and Enhancing Border Security" held at the National Press Club in the city.

Speaking as the chief guest, BNP chairperson's adviser Professor Dr. Sukomal Bodhuya said India has continued illegal push-ins in clear violation of the 1975 India-Bangladesh border guidelines, the Coordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP) of 2011, and decisions taken at director general-level talks between BGB and BSF.

"These actions are unaccep...