Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury spoke after witnessing a passing-out parade at the Jail Training Centre in Rajshahi today. Photo : PID

Jahangir urges India to repatriate Bangladeshis through legal process

DHAKA, May 27, 2025 (BSS) - Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today urged India to follow the proper legal procedure in returning Bangladeshi nationals, expressing concern over a recent increase in cross-border push-ins.

"The number of push-ins at the border has increased. We have protested and called upon India to adhere to due process," Jahangir said after witnessing a passing-out parade at the Jail Training Centre in Rajshahi.

"Bangladeshis are our brothers. We have urged India to facilitate their return through the proper channels. If they are our citizens, we must accept them,' he said.

The Home Adviser criticized India for continuing to return individuals without following formal procedures, despite repeated protests from Bangladesh.

He also highlighted that Bangladesh ensures due process when returning foreign nationals found in its territory. "We follow proper channels when repatriating citizens of other countries," he said.

Addressing concerns about border security, the Home Adviser assured that the frontiers are well-guarded and secure.

"Our citizens are entirely safe and our borders are consistently well-guarded. Our force always remains ready to face any situation. There is no unrest at borders," he said.

The Home Adviser called on journalists to present the actual fact of events without exaggeration.
 
He emphasized that misrepresentation of facts could give neighboring country an opportunity to spread propaganda.

Responding to another question, Jahangir stated that the government plans to transform prisons across the country into correction centers.

On preparations for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, he assured that it will be celebrated in a more organized manner than Eid-ul-Fitr. 

Law enforcement agencies have already been instructed to take necessary measures to ensure safety and order during the festival, he said.

Jahangir, also the Agriculture Adviser, highlighted a significant increase in agricultural production. 

"This year, Boro paddy production has gone up by 1.5 million metric tonnes compared to last year," he said, adding that as a result, Bangladesh may not need to import rice as it did previously.

He further noted that due to government initiatives, the prices of essential commodities remain at a tolerable level.

Jahangir said the government is working to ensure fair prices for farmers following a bumper potato harvest this year.