Bandarban, Oct 31 (V7N) – Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) soldier Nayek Akhtar Hossain, who was critically injured in a landmine explosion at the Baishfari border in Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban, has succumbed to his injuries after 20 days of treatment. He died at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday while undergoing treatment at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka.

Akhtar Hossain was severely injured on October 11 while on a routine patrol near border pillar number 40 at Baishfari, adjacent to the no-man’s land along the Bangladesh-Myanmar frontier. During the patrol, a hidden landmine suddenly exploded, causing his right leg to be completely severed and his left leg to be critically damaged. His fellow BGB members immediately rescued him and provided first aid before airlifting him to Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital. He was later transferred to CMH Dhaka for advanced treatment.

Despite continuous medical efforts, his condition worsened due to severe infections and excessive bleeding. After fighting for his life for nearly three weeks, he passed away, leaving behind his wife, two children, and countless colleagues and well-wishers.

The Naikhongchhari border area has long remained tense, with frequent incidents of gunfire, mortar shelling, and mine explosions reportedly originating from Myanmar’s Rakhine State. Local residents say that the ongoing conflict between the Myanmar military and rebel groups has left abandoned and active mines scattered along the frontier. One such mine is believed to have caused the explosion that injured Akhtar Hossain.

The BGB authorities confirmed that Nayek Akhtar Hossain will be laid to rest with full state honors. In a statement, the force said, “He sacrificed his life in the line of duty, safeguarding the sovereignty and security of our nation. We pray for the eternal peace of his soul and stand beside his bereaved family during this time of grief.”

Upon receiving news of his death, deep sorrow spread across his ancestral village. Neighbors and relatives described him as a brave, disciplined, and devoted soldier who always prioritized his duty to the nation over personal comfort.

Security analysts have expressed concern over the increasing risk posed by unexploded mines along the Naikhongchhari border. They emphasized the urgent need for joint initiatives to identify and neutralize both active and dormant mines in the no-man’s land to prevent further casualties among security personnel and civilians.

Akhtar Hossain’s death stands as a somber reminder of the growing dangers faced by border forces as they work tirelessly to protect Bangladesh’s frontiers amid escalating regional instability.

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