Recently, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) raised concerns about the Border Security Force (BSF) trying to build fences in some areas along the India-Bangladesh border. To discuss important matters and strengthen cooperation, a meeting was held between the two forces at Benapole, Bangladesh.
During this meeting, leaders from both sides talked about serious topics, including the building of a Single Row Fence (SRF), cross-border crimes like human trafficking and cattle smuggling, and development projects for border communities. The Indian team was led by Tarni Kumar, Deputy Inspector General of BSF Kolkata, and the BGB team was led by Colonel Mehedi Hasan Chowdhury, the Sector Commander of BGB Khulna. Other senior officers from both forces also joined the discussions.
They focused on how to reduce issues like human trafficking and illegal immigration, which have recently caused tension between India and Bangladesh. The SRF project is meant to improve border security, but Bangladesh is worried it could hurt local residents and their traditional ways of life.
These high-level meetings show the strong relationship between India and Bangladesh. By talking openly, both sides are committed to keeping their border safe while dealing with common problems. The BSF is dedicated to protecting its borders and fostering good relations with its neighbors.
Tensions have risen at the India-Bangladesh border over the fencing issue, leading to protests in some Bangladeshi border villages. Bangladesh previously expressed worries about not being consulted on the fencing plans, fearing it could disrupt local transit routes and community ties.
In the meeting, both sides also talked about working together on development projects for people living in border areas. This discussion comes at a crucial time when both countries want to maintain friendly relations while facing challenges at the border.
Moreover, India recently called Bangladesh’s acting High Commissioner, Nural Islam, to affirm that it followed all procedures for building the border fence. This was after Bangladesh’s foreign ministry expressed concerns to Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma about BSF activities. Just last week, a meeting was held at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Petrapole, West Bengal, to discuss various fencing issues.
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