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Bangladesh Requests Postponement of India-Bangladesh Border Talks Amid Political Tensions

  • Posted on October 27, 2024
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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Bangladesh requested a delay in upcoming border talks with India, citing political pressures requiring BGB deployment. The DG-level meeting, now postponed, was set to address recent security issues, including border incidents involving cross-border crime and halted construction. Both sides anticipate rescheduling to discuss mutual security concerns effectively.

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The upcoming director-general (DG) level talks between India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh’s Border Guard (BGB) have been postponed at Bangladesh’s request due to internal political challenges. Originally scheduled for November 18-22 in New Delhi, the meeting was to be led by BGB Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui. This biannual meeting, hosted alternatively by each country, is crucial for addressing recent border incidents.

Bangladesh’s BGB confirmed its unavailability and cited current political responsibilities requiring BGB deployment across the country. The BGB’s Deputy Director General (Media), Colonel Mohammad Shariful Islam, clarified that with the Home Ministry’s approval, the BGB has requested to delay the talks by a month. Indian officials are now awaiting new dates for the meeting, which marks the first since the recent government transition in Bangladesh on August 5. The session is anticipated to address several pressing issues, including security incidents involving cross-border criminal activity.

One recent incident involved alleged criminal intrusions from Bangladesh into India, which led to a violent encounter resulting in a Bangladeshi national's death on October 7. This incident, along with other concerns regarding construction projects halted by the BGB and protection of minorities near the border, are expected to be priority discussion points from the Indian side.

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These DG-level discussions, last held in Dhaka in March, provide a vital platform for easing border tensions and ensuring mutual cooperation. Despite political complications, both countries aim to continue constructive dialogue and reinforce border security protocols.

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