BDR officials quoting villagers said BSF troops of 32 BSF battalion of Kishanganj fired at least eight bullets towards Bangladeshi territory without any provocation. The BDR retaliated firing at least four bullets at the Indian boarder guards.

However, no casualties were reported during the exchange of fire.

BDR officials of 20 Rifle Battalion in Thakurgaon under Dinajpur Sector said a letter has been sent to their counterpart protesting the shooting and the BSF's violation of international border security code.

Meanwhile, BSF troops of Haftiganj are yet to return the Bangladesh national they captured on Saturday near Kazipara of Tentulia upazila in Panchagarh.

Locals claim Saiful Islam, 35, of Sardarpara lost his way in dense fog early Saturday morning and went into Indian territory. A BSF patrol team allegedly picked him up in connection with trespassing.