A Bangladeshi national has been shot dead allegedly by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Thakurgaon border on Monday.
The incident took place at the West Sonamati Camp in Baliadangi upazila of the district.
The deceased has been identified as Nuruzzaman, 45. He was a father of four.
His body is now inside the Indian border, said Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB-50) Commander Lt Col Tanzir Ahmed.
"We came to know that Nuruzzaman was a cattle smuggler, and he went near the Indian border to bring cows,” he added.
A flag meeting has been held at the company commander level between BGB and BSF.
Amjankhor union Chairman Akalu said: “Nuruzzaman was involved in cattle smuggling. I have heard that he was shot by BSF inside the Indian border in the early hours of Monday. The body is in BSF 152 Sonamati Camp.”
