India's Border Security Force escalation along Bangladesh frontier: A systemic analysis of coercion and impunity

The escalation of border killings along the Bangladesh-India frontier is a symptom of a broader pattern of coercion and impunity by India's Border Security Force.

This pattern is rooted in the structural dynamics of border control, where the Indian state's desire for security and control intersects with the marginalization of Bangladeshi nationals. The lack of accountability and transparency in border operations exacerbates the situation, perpetuating a cycle of violence and human rights abuses. To address this situation, it is essential to establish an independent border monitoring mechanism, implement community-based border management, provide humanitarian assistance to affected communities, and promote regional dialogue and cooperation. These solutions must be grounded in evidence and centered on the perspectives of indigenous communities living along the border, who have unique insights into the dynamics of border control and conflict.