Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has picked up a Bangladeshi farmer from Putia village under Kosba in Brahmanbaria on Thursday afternoon.
The victim was identified as Janu Mia, 45.
When contacted, BSF said they detained Janu Mia mistaking him as an Indian national, BGB 10 Battalion Commanding Officer Lt Col Shahidur Rahman said.
He further said, BGB sent Janu Mia's identity card to BSF.
BSF replied that they would release Janu Mia after being confirmed about his identity, he added.