United News of Bangladesh

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified security measures along a 70-kilometre stretch of Jashore border in Sharsha upazila amid the growing tensions between India and Pakistan. Members of BGB’s Jashore-70 Battalion have ramped up patrols in the area, said Lt. Colonel Saifullah Siddiqui, Commanding Officer of BGB-49 Battalion, adding that the force has been placed on high alert along the border. “Security measures have been reinforced to prevent any illegal entry from India through border,” he said. 10 civilians killed amid cross-border shelling along LoC in J&K’s Poonch: Indian Army Al Mamun, a resident of Sharsha, said the situation along the border remains calm. “If there is any attempt at infiltration or smuggling due to provocation by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF), we, the locals, are ready to stand beside the BGB to resist it,” he said. Alamgir Hossain, a public representative from the border area, said, “Although tensions between India and Pakistan continue the situation here is stable for now. Previously, BSF personnel were seen every 500 yards, but now they appear every 300 yards which is somewhat concerning.” Meanwhile, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly pushed 80 Indian nationals into Bangladesh through Khagrachharion Wednesday, claiming they were Bangladeshis. According to BGB sources, 27 people were pushed in through the Shantipur border, 23 through Achalong Para of Taindong Union, and 30 more via the Ruposhi Para border in Panchhari upazila. 4 Bangladeshis detained by BSF near Thakurgaon border Khagrachhari’s Acting Deputy Commissioner Nazmun Ara Sultana said a total of 80 Indian nationals, including women and children, crossed into Bangladesh through the Matiranga and Panchhari upazilas.  

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has condemned the military attacks amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, urging all parties to exercise restraint and prioritise a peaceful resolution to the conflict. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, Tarique Rahman said, “As there is an escalation of tensions in the neighbourhood, we condemn military attacks and extend condolences to the victim families.” Push-ins must follow formal channels: Security Adviser Dr Khalilur “We urge stakeholders to show restraint and take steps for peaceful solution to the conflict,” he said. The BNP leader said a stable and peaceful region, built upon shared interests and aspirations, serves the best interests of all. The renewed tension between India and Pakistan has raised concerns across South Asia, with regional and international actors closely monitoring the situation.

Two international flights bound for Bangladesh changed their routes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following missile attacks in parts of Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday. According to airport sources, the flights either diverted mid-air or altered their course in advance amid rising security concerns in the region. They said Turkish Airlines (TK-712/713): The Dhaka-bound flight from Turkey diverted to Muscat International Airport in Oman, bypassing Pakistan’s airspace. India-Pakistan conflict leads to widespread flight cancellations, airport closures Besides, Jazeera Airways (531/532): This flight was rerouted to Dubai, while the return leg (533/534) headed back to Kuwait instead of continuing to Dhaka. Airport authorities said the diverted flights started arriving at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka from Wednesday morning as air traffic conditions gradually stabilised. India launches missile strikes into Pakistan amid escalating tensions; death toll reaches 31