The workers were constructing a toilet at a school next to the temple in Faridpur’s Madhukhali Upazila
Two Bangladeshis return after 14 years in jail in India
Two Bangladeshis have returned home after serving 14 years in prison for illegally trespassing into Indian territory.
Published : 27 April 2015, 07:17 AM
Updated : 27 April 2015, 07:19 AM
BSF (Border Security Force) officials have handed them over to BGB (Border Guard Bangladesh) and Immigration Police on Sunday evening.
The two are Sheikh Mijanur Rahman, 40, and Saiful Hawladar, 35.
Benapole checkpost immigration’s OC Aslam Khan said they have returned on special passes provided by the Indian government.
They have been put under the custody of Beanpole port police.
At the end of their sentence, officials in India and Bangladesh arranged for their return, OC Aslam said.
Benapole Port Station’s SI Kauser Ali said they will be able to return home once the legal procedures are completed.
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