Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has expressed deep concern and strongly condemned the killing of two Bangladeshi nationals by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) at the Kosba border in Brahmanbaria.
In a statement, the human rights organisation asserted that even if individuals are accused of smuggling or attempting to cross the border illegally, proper legal procedures must be followed.
ASK said extrajudicial killings through direct gunfire are entirely unacceptable and noted that the use of lethal force is not considered a standard or acceptable practice at international borders elsewhere in the world.
According to the organisation, the obligation to protect life must be the primary consideration under international law and fundamental human rights principles.
According to statistics compiled by ASK, at least six Bangladeshi citizens were killed by BSF gunfire or torture in border areas between January and 9 May 2026. The rights body described the continued casualties at the Bangladesh-India border as a long-standing and alarming human rights crisis.
It further noted that while Indian authorities have provided repeated assurances and promises to stop border killings, these incidents persist, which is a matter of profound concern.
ASK has urged the government to give the highest priority to the issue of border killings during bilateral and diplomatic discussions.
The organisation also urged the Indian government to take effective and visible measures to stop the use of lethal weapons, ensure accountability, and guarantee rights-based conduct at the border.
Furthermore, ASK appealed to Indian human rights organisations, civil society, and democratic forces to play an active role in building public opinion and engaging in constructive dialogue with their government to end the inhumane and disproportionate use of force.
The rights organisation concluded that ending border killings is essential for the friendly relations between Bangladesh and India, regional stability, and humanitarian values. ASK emphasised that borders should not be sites of bloodshed but should instead reflect the rule of law, humanity, and mutual respect.
