ASK's concern over the death of two Bangladeshis in BSF firing

Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has expressed deep concern and strong condemnation over the death of two Bangladeshis in the firing of the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at the Kasba border in Brahmanbaria.

ASK issued a statement expressing concern and condemnation on Sunday (May 10).

The statement said that if a person tries to cross the border or is accused of being involved in smuggling or any other crime, authorities have the option to follow proper legal process against him. Extrajudicial killing by direct shooting is in no way acceptable. Even if there are incidents of irregular entry or violation of border laws at the borders of many countries in the world, the use of lethal force cannot be considered a normal or acceptable method. According to the basic principles of human rights and international law, the obligation to protect life must be considered paramount.

According to ASK's statistics, at least six Bangladeshi citizens have been killed in BSF firing and torture in the border areas from January to May 9, 2026. The use of lethal force and shootings on the Bangladesh-India border has long been a worrying human rights crisis. Despite repeated assurances and promises from various levels of the Indian authorities to stop border killings, in reality, the shootings and deaths are not stopping, which is a matter of deep concern.

ASK has called on the Bangladesh government to present the issue of border killings with the utmost importance in bilateral and diplomatic discussions. At the same time, the Indian government has also been called upon to take effective and visible steps to stop the use of lethal weapons on the border, ensure accountability and ensure human rights-based behavior. In addition, ASK has called on human rights organizations, civil society and democratic forces in India to play an effective role in constructive dialogue with their respective governments and shaping public opinion to stop the inhuman and disproportionate use of force such as direct shootings on the border.

ASK believes that it is essential to stop border killings in the interests of friendly relations, regional stability and human values ​​between Bangladesh and India. The border can never be a place of loss of human lives; Rather, it should be a reflection of the rule of law, humanity, and mutual respect.