Three people sustained injuries in a tiger attack after the animal reportedly crossed into Bangladesh from India near the Amjhol border in Hatibandha upazila of Lalmonirhat on Sunday evening.
The injured individuals were identified as Sharifa Begum, Afsar Hossain, and Nazrul Islam, all of whom reside in Amjhol village.
According to local accounts, Sharifa went to the Amjhol border region under the jurisdiction of the Bonchouki Border Outpost in Gotamari Union on Sunday evening to search for a stray goat.
After spotting the grazing goat, she approached the animal and was suddenly attacked by the tiger. Afsar and Nazrul subsequently sustained injuries when they attempted to rescue her.
The three victims were rescued and initially rushed to a local hospital before being transferred to Rangpur Medical College Hospital to receive advanced medical treatment.
Lieutenant Colonel Mehedi Imam, commander of the Lalmonirhat 15 BGB Battalion, confirmed that three villagers suffered injuries following the cross-border tiger attack.
He stated that the Forest Department had been formally notified of the incident and security throughout the area had been appropriately reinforced.
Why it matters
The cross-border tiger attack highlights localized wildlife safety challenges and prompted immediate intervention by border security and forestry authorities.