Fresh tensions have erupted along the Bangladesh-India border as Dhaka accuses Indian authorities of attempting to force hundreds of people into Bangladesh without following established diplomatic and legal procedures, triggering concerns over human rights, border security and the future of bilateral relations.

Over the past week, the Border Guard Bangladesh says it has thwarted at least 18 separate “push-in” attempts involving nearly 200 people, including women and children, across multiple border districts.

The incidents have transformed what was once a recurring border management issue into a significant diplomatic flashpoint.

Bangladesh maintains that any individual claimed to be a Bangladeshi citizen must be repatriated through formal verification and diplomatic channels.

Security analysts and human rights advocates warn that bypassing these mechanisms not only violates international norms but also risks creating a humanitarian crisis along one of South Asia’s most sensitive borders.

According to Border Guard Bangladesh accounts, alleged push-in attempts were reported in Lalmonirhat, Panchagarh, Naogaon, Chapainawabganj, Jhenaidah, Netrokona, Jashore, Joypurhat, Sylhet and Thakurgaon between June 4 and June 6.

In several cases, Border Guard Bangladesh personnel reportedly prevented groups from entering Bangladesh and forced them to remain in the border’s zero line. Some groups allegedly spent days stranded in no-man's land.

One of the most prominent incidents occurred at the Bangabari border in Chapainawabganj,...

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