A Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) official speaking with a local man in Haripur area of Thakurgaon, where two people were killed in a clash between BGB personnel and local residents on Tuesday; February 12, 2019 Dhaka TribuneOn February 12, three people were killed after BGB members opened fire during what the paramilitary force claimed was a clash with cattle smugglersA five-member probe committee, formed by the Home Ministry, has taken the testimonies of victims of the clash between villagers and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) in Thakurgaon. The probe body visited the Bahrampur village, in the Haripur upazila, and held a meeting with villagers; receiving testimonies from witnesses at the Thakurgaon Circuit House on Wednesday and Thursday. On February 12, three people, including a Secondary School Certificate examinee, were killed— and at least 30 others injured—after BGB members opened fire during what the paramilitary force claimed was a clash with cattle smugglers. Earlier on February 14, BGB filed two cases with Haripur police (Thakurgaon) against more than 250 villagers over the clash. On February 24, a Thakurgaon court took into cognizance the complaints filed by the families of three victims with the Magistrate’s Court.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 21, 2019 17:37 UTC