A woman has been stranded in the no-man's land at the Patharer Char border point in Jamalpur's Dewanganj upazila for three days. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) claims she was pushed by India's Border Security Force (BSF), an allegation the BSF has denied.
12 November 2026, 9:03 PM
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A woman has been stranded in the open air in the no-man's land at the Patharer Char border in Jamalpur's Dewanganj upazila for three consecutive days. With scorching sunlight overhead and barren fields surrounded by barbed wire fences, she has been attempting to cross into either Bangladesh or India, but has been blocked by border guards from both countries.
How the situation unfolded
The woman was first spotted at the border point on Tuesday morning. Since then, she has remained in the zero line, exposed to intense heat and harsh weather. Local sources say she has been seen walking back and forth and occasionally sitting down, but neither side is allowing her entry.
BGB's statement
Lieutenant Colonel Hasanur Rahman, commanding officer of the 35 BGB Battalion in Jamalpur, said their personnel are on high alert. He stated, "We are in a cautious position on our side. The BSF is also positioned on the other side. We contacted them, but they denied the push-in allegation. However, we have video evidence."
The BGB officer's remarks indicate that the Bangladeshi border force believes the BSF attempted to push the woman into Bangladeshi territory. The BSF, however, has categorically denied this claim.
Life in the zero line
According to eyewitnesses, the woman appears distressed and has been moving between the two sides of the border. Local residents have expressed concern over her physical condition, fearing dehydration after three days under the open sky. The legal ambiguity of the no-man's land has complicated any rescue effort, as neither country's jurisdiction clearly applies there.
Administrative and diplomatic efforts
No formal meeting between the local administrations of the two countries has been reported so far. The BGB says it remains in contact with the BSF regarding the matter. The identity of the woman and the reason behind her presence at the border remain unclear. Local public representatives have voiced concern and demanded a swift resolution.
Next steps
Analysts suggest that a flag meeting between the BGB and BSF could resolve the standoff, but no such meeting has been announced yet. Meanwhile, concerns are growing over the woman's health, as she has been without shelter or adequate care for three days.
