Despite an increase in cross-border push-ins, there is no lack of security at the borders, said Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.


He made this statement while speaking to reporters on Tuesday morning after attending the concluding parade ceremony of the 14th batch of Deputy Jailers and the 62nd batch of prison guards at the Rajshahi Prison Training Center.


The adviser said: “The number of push-ins at the border has increased. We have also lodged protests regarding this. For those who are our nationals, our own brothers — in such cases, we are telling India: ‘Send them through the proper channel.' They are not doing that. That’s why we are saying — send them through the proper channel. If they are citizens of our country, of course, we will accept them.”

When asked whether any meetings had been held between Bangladesh and India on this matter, he said: “It has been discussed at our level. Those in the foreign ministry are in contact.”

When asked whether the Bangladeshi border is risk-free, Jahangir Alam Chowdhury responded: “There is no lack of security at the border. My people are completely safe. Our forces are ready to face any situation. There will be no unrest at the border.”

He reiterated: “Our forces are prepared to handle any situation. There will be no unrest at the border. I have one request for you (journalists): please publish the truth. If a news report is somewhat exaggerated, the neighboring country can benefit from it. You have been reporting the truth, and please continue to do so.”

Regarding the upcoming Eid, the adviser said the law and order situation will remain good. “Last Eid went very well, mashallah. You (journalists) published it through various media outlets. We have given directives to all relevant parties to ensure that this Eid goes just as smoothly.”

Earlier, as the chief guest, the home affairs adviser received a salute and inspected the concluding parade on the parade ground. A total of 18 new Deputy Jailers, who completed three months of training, and 508 prison guards, who completed six months of training, took part in the ceremony.

Later, the adviser presented crests to deputy jailers and new prison guards who achieved excellence in various areas.