ASK condemns killing of two Bangladeshis in BSF firing at Brahmanbaria border
According to ASK statistics, from January to 9 May 2026, at least six Bangladeshi citizens were killed in shooting and torture by Indian border forces in the border areas
Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has expressed deep concern and strong condemnation over the killing of two Bangladeshis in firing by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along the Kasba border in Brahmanbaria.
In a statement today (10 May), the rights organisation said that even if a person attempts to cross the border or is accused of involvement in smuggling or any other offence, there is scope to follow due legal process against them.
"Extrajudicial killing by direct shooting can in no way be acceptable," it said.
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The organisation said incidents of irregular entry or violation of border laws take place along the borders of many countries, but the use of lethal force is not considered a normal or acceptable method.
According to ASK statistics, from January to 9 May 2026, at least six Bangladeshi citizens were killed in shooting and torture by Indian border forces in the border areas.
ASK said the use of lethal force and casualties from firing along the Bangladesh-India border have long remained a serious human rights concern.
Although assurances and commitments to stop border killings have repeatedly been made by different levels of Indian authorities, incidents of shooting and deaths along the border have not stopped, it said.
The rights body urged the Bangladesh government to raise the issue of border killings with the highest importance in bilateral and diplomatic discussions.
It also called on the Indian government to take effective and visible steps to stop the use of lethal weapons at the border, ensure accountability, and guarantee human rights-compliant conduct.
ASK further urged human rights organisations, civil society and democratic forces in India to play an effective role in building constructive dialogue and public opinion with their government to stop the inhumane and disproportionate use of force, such as direct shooting and killing at the border.
The organisation said ending border killings is urgent in the interest of friendly relations between Bangladesh and India, regional stability, and humanitarian values.
"The border should never become a place of loss of human life; rather, it should reflect the rule of law, humanity and mutual respect," the press release said.
