Dhaka yesterday protested the Indian High Commission’s statement accusing Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) of ‘opening unprovoked fire’ on Border Security Force (BSF) on Zakiganj border a few days back.
A foreign ministry spokesman termed the statement false, fabricated and unsubstantiated.
“We are utterly surprised that the press release of the Indian High Commission has not only distorted the facts on the ground but has also made totally unfounded allegations against BDR,” he said.
He said the issuance of allegations by the Indian High Commission
through public statement “clearly runs contrary to established diplomatic norms and basic courtesy.”
“The High Commission of India’s admonition to BDR to avoid indulgence in provocative unilateral act is also ironic,” the spokesman said. “Because Indian BSF caused death of innumerous Bangladeshi civilians.”
He said BSF firing killed 373 civilians on Bangladesh side between October 2001 and August 10, 2006. In six months till May 2006, 52 Bangladeshi civilians became victims of BSF firing.
The spokesman said as far as border incident is concerned, senior official-level meeting between BDR and BSF is the right forum to address the issues. “Going to the press with unfounded and one-sided allegations on the eve of the meeting (BDR-BSF) can only serve to further vitiate the atmosphere,” he said.
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