Bangladeshi body recovered at border a week after disappearance; BSF torture alleged
The body of 35-year-old Md. Shawkat Ali was recovered from the Padma River near the Charbagdanga and Jahurpurtek border in Shibganj, Chapainawabganj, on May 16, 2026, one week after he went missing while reportedly returning from India. The body bore signs of multiple sharp weapon injuries, leading to allegations of fatal torture by the BSF. Police have recovered the body for autopsy and a murder case has been filed.
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md. Shawkat Ali | 35 · Male | Dead | Multiple sharp weapon injuries on hands, legs, and chest. |
Md. Shawkat Ali
Multiple sharp weapon injuries on hands, legs, and chest.
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Recovered the body and sent it to the district hospital morgue for autopsy; initiated a murder case.
Other
Other response agencies
Investigating the incident regarding the death at the border.