Summary:
- At least 305 Bangladeshis have been killed and 282 injured by Indian BSF personnel along the Bangladesh-India border over the past decade, according to HRSS.
- In 2023, 26 Bangladeshis were killed and 25 injured by BSF, while in 2024, 47 were shot and 158 arrested.
- As of March 8, 2025, four Bangladeshis have been killed, 10 injured, five shot, and 15 arrested in 15 incidents this year.
- The highest number of killings in a single year was 51 in 2020, while the lowest was 15 in 2018, highlighting fluctuating but persistent border violence.
At least 305 Bangladeshis have been killed and 282 more injured by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel over the past decade along the Bangladesh-India border, according to the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS). The rights group recently condemned and protested the ongoing killings of Bangladeshi nationals at the border. HRSS compiled these statistics from media reports and its own findings, highlighting a persistent issue of violence.
In 2023, 26 Bangladeshi nationals were killed by BSF, with 25 more injured. The previous year, 2024, saw 47 Bangladeshis shot by BSF, and 158 arrested. This year, as of March 8, four Bangladeshis were killed, 10 injured, five shot, and 15 arrested in 15 incidents involving BSF personnel.
The highest number of Bangladeshi fatalities in a single year since 2015 was 51 in 2020, while the lowest was 15 in 2018. These figures underscore the ongoing tensions and human rights concerns along the border. The HRSS’s report emphasizes the need for greater attention to these incidents and measures to prevent future violence.
