Dhaka, June 2 -- Bangladesh has taken a firm stance against alleged attempts by the Indian border forces to push people from across the frontier, with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed saying on Monday that the country's border guards would continue to resist any such move.

Speaking to reporters at the foreign ministry, she said personnel of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) had already foiled several alleged push-in attempts by India's Border Security Force (BSF) and would remain vigilant against any future efforts.

"The BGB is in a firm position on the border, and they will not allow any push-in into Bangladesh from India by the BSF," she said.

"We have received reports from the BGB that the BSF made several attempts to ...