At least five individuals were injured in a clash broke between residents of India and Bangladesh at Kiranganj border in Chapainawabganj district on Saturday.
The incident began around noon and continued until 3 PM following allegations of Indian nationals crossing into Bangladeshi territory and cutting down mango trees, spreading tension across the region.
The conflict, initially confined to the Kiranganj border, quickly extended to the Chowka border area and affected a 3-kilometer stretch along the frontier.
Five Bangladeshi nationals were injured in the skirmish. As of this report, Indian residents have reportedly been throwing improvised explosive devices while Bangladeshi villagers armed with sticks and farming tools remain on guard near the border.
Among the injured, two individuals are identified as Roni, son of Ziarul Islam of Ghuntola Bishwanathpur village, and Faruk, son of Sirajul Islam of Kariganj village, both from Binodpur union.
Local residents alleged that Indian villagers crossed into Bangladeshi territory, cutting down around 30 mango trees and over 100 jujube trees in Chowka border area, exacerbating the conflict.
According to eyewitnesses, Faruk sustained severe head injuries after being struck by stones thrown by the Indian residents while he was observing the situation near the border on his motorcycle. Another victim, Roni, was attacked by a group of ten Indian villagers while he was holding a bamboo stick near the border.
Border security forces from both nations attempted to control the situation but were unable to fully restore order as of this report.
Deputy Commander of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) 59th Battalion, Imrul Kayes, is present at the scene and has called for additional reinforcements.
On the Indian side, an increased presence of the Border Security Force (BSF) has been observed.
Efforts are ongoing to de-escalate the situation and bring the border region under control.