Kurigram: A Bangladeshi young man was shot to death allegedly by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on Khalishakotal border in Phulbari upazila in early hours of Friday.

The deceased is Shyamal Chandra, 30, resident of Naodanga village in the upazila.

Witnesses said the BSF members opened fire on a group of cattle traders while they were crossing Khalishakotal frontier near no. 934 pillar, leaving Shyamol dead on the spot.

Confirming the incident, Shimulbari BGB Company Commander Abdul Matin said a letter will be sent protesting the killing.