A Bangladeshi man was shot to death by India's Border Security Force along the Kathiamari border area in Kurigram's Rowmari upazila early Saturday.
The incident took place near the international border pillar no 1062 and 1063 in Khatiamari around 2am when the victim along with 10 to 12 others gathered there for smuggling, say police and locals.
The deceased has been identified as Hasinur Rahman alias Fakir Chand, 28, son of Abul Hashem of Khatiamari village, confirmed Lt Col SM Azad, commanding officer of Border Guard Bangladesh Battalion 35.
Members from BSF 6 of Kusnimara camp opened fire at Hasinur's group when they got near the barbed wire fence at the border. Being injured, Hasinur was taken to Rowmari Upazila Health Complex where the on-duty doctor declared him dead.
Lt Col SM Azad said a letter protesting the incident will be sent to BSF.