Two Bangladeshi youths were shot dead by Indian Khasis near the Sylhet border on Friday, according to local administration officials, police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The incident occurred around noon at the Damdama border under Uttar Ranikai Union of Companiganj upazila in Sylhet. According to BGB and police sources, Ashiqur Rahman was shot at a place called Paraihat, about 600 yards inside Indian territory near Sub-Pillar No. Around the same time, Moshaeed Ali was shot dead by Khasis near the Radan area, close to the border on the Indian side. Companiganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shafiqul Islam, citing BGB sources, confirmed that two Bangladeshi youths were killed by gunfire from across the border.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 20, 2025 18:44 UTC