Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified patrols and surveillance along the Mymensingh border, particularly in Haluaghat and Dhobaura upazilas, in response to a recent rise in pushback incidents by India’s Border Security Force (BSF). Local residents have been urged to remain vigilant, and many Bangladeshi farmers have stopped taking their cattle near the Indian border.
On May 15, increased BGB activity was observed along key points, with patrols carrying blue flags to signal their presence. At Gobarakura and Bandrakata camps, BGB officials confirmed heightened readiness to prevent any forced intrusions. While no push-in incidents have yet occurred in Mymensingh, BGB remains on alert following the BSF’s increased deployment, installation of CCTV cameras, and replacement of red lights with white lights along the Indian border.
Residents of nearby villages confirmed that BGB has restricted movement near the border and discouraged grazing close to Indian territory. Sector Commander Colonel Sarkar Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman noted that BGB strengthened its forces in response to BSF buildup during the recent India-Pakistan tensions. He also stated that any Bangladeshi pushed in without following formal protocols will be returned through diplomatic channels.
Between May 4 and May 15, at least 318 people were pushed into Bangladesh from India across five border districts. The highest number—148—came through Moulvibazar, while others entered through Meherpur, Khagrachhari, Satkhira, and Sylhet.
Regarding the removal of BSF camps from Google Maps, Mostafizur Rahman said their presence is still visible on the ground and that in today’s digital era, such concealment efforts are ineffective. He added that a proposal has been submitted to relocate BGB camps closer to the border for better security coordination.
