Satkhira: Two Bangladeshis were allegedly shot to death by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) at Tarali in India opposite Taluigachha border in Satkhira sadar upazila early on Thursday.

The deceased are Nazrul Islam, a resident of Pancharki village in Sadar upazila, and Abdul Khalek Sarder, a resident of Kakdanga village in Kalaroa upazila.

Nasimul Haque, chairman of Bashdagaha union parishad in Sadar upazila, said BSF troops from Tarali camp in India opened fire on a group of Bangladeshi people in the area when they were returning to the country with smuggled goods in the dead of night, leaving the duo dead on the spot.

Subeder Humayun, Taluigachha camp commander of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) said, ‘We have heard about the incident but could not confirm it yet.’