A Bangladeshi was shot dead by India's Border Security Force (BSF) along Kaliani border in Satkhira Sadar upazila early today, family claimed.

BSF, however, denied the firing taken place around 3:30am, reports our local correspondent.

The deceased was identified as Abu Hasan (25) of Dakshin Kushkhali village of Sadar upazila.

Victim's father Haider Ali Sheikh said, "My son crossed the border and went to India last night. BSF personnel from Dubli camp in India's Basirhat sub-division, opposite to the Kaliani border, fired at him. Later, someone brought him to Bangladesh territory and admitted to Satkhira Sadar Hospital around 6:30am."

Satkhira Sadar Hospital's emergency department doctor, Ashraful Islam said, "Hasan was shot on the right side of the stomach. He was advised to be taken to Khulna Medical College Hospital as his condition was critical. He died on the way around 7:30am."

Satkhira-33 BGB commander Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Al Mahmud said, "When the BSF was asked about Hasan's death, they denied the firing. However, the BGB has sent a letter for a flag meeting at the battalion level.

BSF, however, denied the firing, reports our local correspondent.

Haider Ali Sheikh said, "My son crossed the border and went to India at some point last night. BSF personnel from Dubli camp in India's Basirhat subdivision, opposite the Kaliani border, fired at him today. Later, someone brought him to Bangladesh from there and admitted him to Satkhira Sadar Hospital around 6:30 am."

Satkhira Sadar Hospital's emergency department doctor, Ashraful Islam said, "Hasan was shot on the right side of the stomach. He was advised to be taken to Khulna Medical College Hospital as his condition was critical. He died on the way around 7:30am."

Satkhira-33 BGB commander Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Al Mahmud said, "When the BSF was asked about Hasan's death due to bullet injuries on the border, they denied the firing. However, the BGB has sent a letter for a flag meeting at the battalion level.