BSF doubles down on Rohingya
7 years, 3 months ago

BSF doubles down on Rohingya

The Hindu  

In mid-October, after the Supreme Court put on hold the Centre’s plan to deport the Rohingya, security agencies convened a high-level meeting to enhance deployment on the eastern border to stop the refugees from crossing over to India. A total of 167 vulnerable points were identified along the Bangladesh border, and additional forces deployed to detect and push back the Rohingya. The Border Security Force, manning the 4096.7-km border, has asked the Union Home Ministry to sanction recruitment of 5,000 more men so as to identify and stop the Rohingya. The BSF said most Rohingya had entered India through three points: South 24 Parganas and Hili in Dakshin Dinajpur of West Bengal and Karimganj in Assam.

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Bangladesh security officials arrest commander of Rohingya armed group
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5 days, 1 hour ago

Bangladesh security officials arrest commander of Rohingya armed group

Hindustan Times  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Security officials in Bangladesh arrested the leader of a Rohingya insurgent group on charges of illegal entry, sabotage and terrorist activities in the South Asian nation, where there are more than 1 million Rohingya refugees from neighboring Myanmar. Bangladesh security officials arrest commander of Rohingya armed group Police said that a team of the Rapid Action Battalion …

Home Ministry seeks umbrella probe in the cases of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants
1 week ago

Home Ministry seeks umbrella probe in the cases of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants

Op India  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has sought an umbrella probe in the cases of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants staying in the country. A senior officer informed that in a recent meeting, instructions have been passed to all states and UTs to investigate the cases of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants as umbrella cases and identify the persons who have helped the illegal immigrants …

BSF thwart smuggling bid along Bengal border after smugglers attack them
2 weeks, 1 day ago

BSF thwart smuggling bid along Bengal border after smugglers attack them

India Today  

The Border Security Force thwarted a smuggling bid along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Sunday. In a bid to smuggle the banned substance inside India, the Bangladeshi infiltrators launched an attack on BSF personnel. The BSF personnel had to resort to opening fire in self-defence, successfully foiling the smuggling bid and driving away the …

BSF detains 13 Bangladeshis in north Tripura
3 weeks, 3 days ago

BSF detains 13 Bangladeshis in north Tripura

The Hindu  

The Border Security Force apprehended 13 Bangladeshi nationals, including women and children, in north Tripura on Thursday. Troops of the 199th battalion of the BSF intercepted a couple of autorickshaws near the Samarupara Border outpost in Panisagar, North Tripura. The 13 Bangladeshi nationals were found travelling in the autos, accompanied by two Indian men who were also caught. The detention …

Infiltration has ‘gone down substantially’ after change of Bangladesh regime, says BSF chief
1 month ago

Infiltration has ‘gone down substantially’ after change of Bangladesh regime, says BSF chief

The Hindu  

Infiltration along the Bangladesh border had “gone down substantially” after the political developments in the neighbouring country in August 2024, Border Security Force chief Daljit Singh Chawdhary said on Thursday. To uphold human rights and curb violence on the border, the border-guarding forces of India and Bangladesh agreed to share real-time information and investigation reports of human traffickers to ensure …

BGB-BSF meeting: Attacks on minorities in Bangladesh ‘exaggerated’, says Border Guard Bangladesh chief
1 month ago

BGB-BSF meeting: Attacks on minorities in Bangladesh ‘exaggerated’, says Border Guard Bangladesh chief

The Hindu  

In a high-level delegation meeting between BGB and BSF, Border Guard Bangladesh chief Maj General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui said, “The news of attack on minorities in recent past in Bangladesh is an exaggeration. of international border during Durga Puja, which were held peacefully.” Commenting on the recent border fencing issue between India and Bangladesh, he said that no side is …

Bangladesh Border Guard delegation arrives in India for talks with BSF
1 month ago

Bangladesh Border Guard delegation arrives in India for talks with BSF

The Hindu  

A high-level delegation of the Border Guard Bangladesh reached New Delhi on Monday for the bi-annual Director General level talks with the Border Security Force. The Indian delegation is led by BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chaudhary while the visiting Bangladeshi team is headed by BGB DG Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui. The BSF said in a statement last week …

BSF-Border Guard Bangladesh D-G talks to focus on attack on BSF personnel; 69 injured last year
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BSF-Border Guard Bangladesh D-G talks to focus on attack on BSF personnel; 69 injured last year

The Hindu  

The Border Security Force is likely to raise the issue of attacks on its personnel, by armed miscreants from Bangladesh, during the Director General-level talks with the Border Guards Bangladesh this month. In 2024, as many as 69 BSF personnel were injured in attacks by armed men, smugglers and other criminals along the Bangladesh border, while in 2023, the number …

BSF arrests 4 Bangladeshi cattle smugglers in Bengal's Malda, locals aid search
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BSF arrests 4 Bangladeshi cattle smugglers in Bengal's Malda, locals aid search

India Today  

The Border Security Force arrested four Bangladeshi cattle smugglers in a successful operation along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Malda, officials said on Monday. Acting on specific intelligence on February 2, a BSF soldier at a border outpost in Itaghati spotted suspicious individuals attempting to cross the border from Bangladesh into India under the cover of darkness and fog. …

BSF apprehends four Bangladeshi cattle smugglers in Malda
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BSF apprehends four Bangladeshi cattle smugglers in Malda

The Hindu  

The Border Security Force on Monday said it has apprehended four Bangladeshi cattle smugglers, who were trying to infiltrate into India from Bangladesh by taking advantage of the darkness and fog on Sunday. The apprehensions occurred along the border outpost Itaghati of the 88th Battalion of BSF where usually smuggling of cattle comes through the Punarbhaba river. The arrested Bangladeshi …

BSF steps up alert along India-Bangladesh border during Republic Day week
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BSF steps up alert along India-Bangladesh border during Republic Day week

The Hindu  

In view of the changed scenario in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force has called for an operational alert along the 4,096-km India-Bangladesh border ahead of the 76th Republic Day. “Furthermore, the validity of various operational procedures to address the eventualities on borders as well as reconciliation programmes with the border population will also be conducted,” the press statement by the …

BSF apprehends six Bangladeshi nationals attempting to cross border illegally
2 months ago

BSF apprehends six Bangladeshi nationals attempting to cross border illegally

Hindustan Times  

Shillong: At least six Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended on Thursday by the border security force while attempting to illegally cross the Indo-Bangladesh border in East Jaintia Hills, police said. The individuals and seized items were handed over to the police at the Umkiang Police Station Troops from the 172 Battalion noticed suspicious movements near the border during routine surveillance and …

BSF, BGB officials hold border-coordination talks even as infiltration bid is foiled
2 months, 1 week ago

BSF, BGB officials hold border-coordination talks even as infiltration bid is foiled

The Hindu  

The Border Security Force and Border Guard Bangladesh held a border-coordination meeting on Wednesday at the Sector Commandment level at the Petrapole-Benapole border area to discuss critical border issues of mutual interest. The meeting deliberated upon important issues of mutual interest, including development projects in border areas, the implementation of the Single Row Fence, and effective measures to combat cross-border …

India, Bangladesh to hold border talks next month amid fencing row; infiltration top agenda
2 months, 1 week ago

India, Bangladesh to hold border talks next month amid fencing row; infiltration top agenda

Firstpost  

A delegation of the Border Guard Bangladesh is scheduled to hold discussions with their counterparts Border Security Force between February 16 and 19 as part of the 55th edition of these bi-annual talks. The twice postponed Director General level border talks between India and Bangladesh are now expected to be held here from February 16 with the issue of fencing …

India-Bangladesh border talks to begin February 16; fencing, infiltration top agenda
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2 months, 1 week ago

India-Bangladesh border talks to begin February 16; fencing, infiltration top agenda

The Hindu  

The twice postponed Director General level border talks between India and Bangladesh are now expected to be held here from February 16 with the issue of fencing and rise in infiltration attempts post the regime change in that country being a major subject of discussion, official sources said Wednesday. The issues related to objections raised by Bangladesh over the construction …

BSF foils major infiltration bid, drives back 24 Bangladeshis, 2 Rohingyas
2 months, 1 week ago

BSF foils major infiltration bid, drives back 24 Bangladeshis, 2 Rohingyas

India Today  

The Border Security Force successfully thwarted an illegal infiltration attempt and drove back 24 Bangladeshi nationals and 2 Rohingyas attempting to cross into India. The BSF's vigilance led to the interception of several infiltrators, with 20 Bangladeshis and 2 Rohingyas being forced back to Bangladesh from the North 24 Parganas district. In a separate operation on the same day, BSF …

BSF jawans attacked by cattle smugglers at India-Bangladesh border
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BSF jawans attacked by cattle smugglers at India-Bangladesh border

India TV News  

Border Security Force jawans were reportedly attacked by Bangladeshi cattle smugglers on the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district on Thursday night, a statement from the paramilitary force informed. The incident took place at Khutadah border outpost, where BSF personnel saw smugglers approaching the border fence from the Indian side with cattle. ‘Smugglers fled back to Bangladesh’ …

Amid rising India-Bangladesh tension, Bengal CM Mamata says BSF allowing infiltration; BJP counters
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid rising India-Bangladesh tension, Bengal CM Mamata says BSF allowing infiltration; BJP counters

Firstpost  

The Trinamool Congress supremo further said that she has directed DGP Rajeev Kumar to identify where these infiltrators are staying and that she would write a “strong-worded” letter to the BJP-led central government West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday the Border Security Force of easing the entry of infiltrators into India from Bangladesh as the two countries witness …

Why Suvendu Adhikari says Bengal govt the weak link in border security
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Suvendu Adhikari says Bengal govt the weak link in border security

India Today  

Amid concerns of the Opposition that West Bengal is becoming a safe haven for fundamentalists, the BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari has shared what he calls details of “non-cooperation of the state government” in resolving problems in acquiring land for measures to strengthen the state’s borders with Bangladesh. Adhikari’s allegations followed Bengal director general of police Rajeev Kumar’s remarks that central agencies …

Bengal DGP Hints at BSF ‘Lapses’ at Border Vigil
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengal DGP Hints at BSF ‘Lapses’ at Border Vigil

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal Police chief Rajeev Kumar indirectly pointed fingers at the Border Security Force on Sunday over “lapses” in tackling infiltration from Bangladesh in wake of the unrest in the neighbouring country. Whenever we get information about it, we share it with BSF.” Mr Kumar added, “We sensitize them and will continue to do that. He also took credit …

Meghalaya: BSF apprehends 5 individuals attempting to cross into Bangladesh
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Meghalaya: BSF apprehends 5 individuals attempting to cross into Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

The Border Security Force Meghalaya Frontier apprehended five individuals, including three Bangladeshi nationals and two Indians, attempting to cross the international border illegally. Acting on specific intelligence, the BSF personnel intercepted the group as they attempted to cross into Bangladesh. The operation, conducted by troops from the 04 Battalion of BSF Meghalaya, took place near the East Khasi Hills district …

Pak-trained terrorist's arrest sparks political row over border security in Bengal
3 months ago

Pak-trained terrorist's arrest sparks political row over border security in Bengal

India Today  

The arrest of Javed Munshi, a senior member of the banned terrorist organisation Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen, in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district has triggered a political row. Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim blamed Union Home Minister Amit Shah, by saying, “The Border Security Force is responsible for border security. If the central government ensures proper sealing of the border, such incidents would …

Atishi Writes To Shah Over Rohingyas Row In Delhi, Accuses Centre Of 'Conscious Decision' To Settle Refugees
3 months, 1 week ago

Atishi Writes To Shah Over Rohingyas Row In Delhi, Accuses Centre Of 'Conscious Decision' To Settle Refugees

ABP News  

As the ruling AAP and BJP continue to hit out at each other amid the ongoing row over Rohingyas and Bangladeshis staying illegally in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, slamming the central government for its "conscious decision" of settling illegal migrant Rohingya refugees in different parts of the city. …

A nuanced and compassionate understanding of Rohingya’s flight is the need of the hour
3 months, 1 week ago

A nuanced and compassionate understanding of Rohingya’s flight is the need of the hour

The Hindu  

The presence of Rohingya community within India is progressively becoming an issue of political blame-game and some political actors are busy pedalling mass anxiety without factoring in the complex multiplicity of vectors related to the issue, including the growing importance of the issue globally. They have accused the ruling National Conference government of protecting the settlers by providing them with …

BSF deployment moved to zero line along Bangladesh border in Murshidabad
3 months, 2 weeks ago

BSF deployment moved to zero line along Bangladesh border in Murshidabad

The Hindu  

The Border Security Force has shifted deployment of its personnel to the zero line along the border with Bangladesh in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district. Everywhere, we have deployed forces along the zero line from Farakka to Kakmarichar,” DIG Anil Kumar Sinha of BSF Baharampur range told journalists. While sources in the security establishment said that the turmoil in Bangladesh may …

Using ground penetrating radars to detect tunnels along Indo-Pak border: BSF DG
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Using ground penetrating radars to detect tunnels along Indo-Pak border: BSF DG

Hindustan Times  

The Border Security Force is using ground penetrating radar system to identify tunnels and stop infiltration across the Indo-Pakistan border in Jammu and Punjab, BSF director general Daljit Singh Chawdhary said on Friday. Chawdhary also told reporters in Jodhpur that anti-drone systems have also been installed at sensitive points along the Indo-Pakistan border in Jammu and Punjab to bring down …

BSF has held 643 meetings with Border Guard Bangladesh since unrest began in neighbouring country
3 months, 3 weeks ago

BSF has held 643 meetings with Border Guard Bangladesh since unrest began in neighbouring country

The Hindu  

The Border Security Force has held 643 meetings with the Border Guard Bangladesh since unrest erupted in the neighbouring country in the first week of August this year. “Since August 5, 2024, after the unrest in Bangladesh, BSF carried out 27213 SCPs and held 643 border meetings with BGB,” a press statement by the BSF said. During the past one …

BSF apprehends four Bangladeshi nationals, two Indians in Tripura
4 months ago

BSF apprehends four Bangladeshi nationals, two Indians in Tripura

Deccan Chronicle  

Agartala: The troops of the Border Security Force on Saturday apprehended four Bangladeshi nationals and two indians in three different incidents, a press release said. Three Bangladeshi Nationals were apprehended in West Tripura district while they were trying to infiltrate Indian territory by negotiating the Border fence: "On November 23, three Bangladesh nationals were apprehended by BSF troops of BOP …

Assam CM Warns of Rohingya Infiltration, Calls for Coordinated Border Security Efforts
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam CM Warns of Rohingya Infiltration, Calls for Coordinated Border Security Efforts

Deccan Chronicle  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for a coordinated effort among bordering states to tackle the ongoing influx of Rohingya Muslims from Bangladesh into India. He emphasized that the perception of Hindu Bengalis seeking refuge due to Bangladesh's internal instabilities is incorrect, as data suggests that majority of those apprehended are Rohingya Muslims. Sarma highlighted that efforts to …

Assam Chief Warns of Rohingya Infiltration, Calls for Vigilance
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam Chief Warns of Rohingya Infiltration, Calls for Vigilance

New Indian Express  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urges heightened vigilance among states bordering Bangladesh to curb Rohingya infiltration. He warns of potential issues if proactive measures are not taken across all states sharing the border with Bangladesh. Sarma highlights the ongoing nature of the issue, with 138 infiltrators being detected and repelled over the past two months. He emphasizes the importance …

Assam Police apprehends three Bangladesh nationals for crossing international border
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam Police apprehends three Bangladesh nationals for crossing international border

The Hindu  

Three Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended along the international border and handed over to the authorities of the neighbouring country, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, September 27, 2024. "Maintaining strict vigil along the Indo-Bangladesh border, @assampolice identified 3 Bangladeshi infiltrators near the international border. Maintaining strict vigil along the Indo-Bangladesh border, @assampolice identified 3 Bangladeshi infiltrators near …

Three Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Assam; pushed back
6 months, 1 week ago

Three Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Assam; pushed back

The Hindu  

“Three Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Assam’s Karimganj district on Thursday and pushed back to their country,” Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. ''Continuing with their strict vigil along the Indo-Bangladesh border, @assampolice managed to identify three Bangladeshi nationals and pushed them back to their country in wee hours'', Mr. Sarma posted in X. Continuing with their strict vigil along …

Bangladesh ramps up border vigilance as thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar
6 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh ramps up border vigilance as thousands of Rohingya flee Myanmar

The Hindu  

Bangladesh has ramped up vigilance at its border with Myanmar, with at least 18,000 Rohingya Muslims crossing over in recent months to escape escalating violence in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state, officials in Dhaka said. The new arrivals add to more than one million Rohingya refugees already living in overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar district after they fled a military-led crackdown …

Rohingya refugees mark the anniversary of their exodus and demand a safe return to Myanmar
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohingya refugees mark the anniversary of their exodus and demand a safe return to Myanmar

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar …

No gathering of people reported along Bangladesh border in 3 days, says BSF
7 months, 1 week ago

No gathering of people reported along Bangladesh border in 3 days, says BSF

The Hindu  

The Border Security Force has held 83 flag meetings with Border Guards Bangladesh in the past three days, in conformity with the directions of the Ministry of Home Affairs, to monitor the current situation in the neighbouring country, the BSF said on Tuesday. The BSF reached out to their counterparts in the BGB up to the company commander level, and …

Bangladesh unrest: Four migrants attempt to enter India, Assam CM Himanta Biswa reveals their names. Details here
7 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh unrest: Four migrants attempt to enter India, Assam CM Himanta Biswa reveals their names. Details here

Live Mint  

Four Bangladeshi migrants have tried to enter India through the Karimganj sector of the India-Bangladesh border, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Kumar Biswa Sarma posted on X on Monday morning. “This morning at 1:30 AM, Bangladeshi citizens identified as Motiur Seikh, Mushiar Mullah, Tania Mullah, and Rita Mullah attempted to enter India through the Karimganj sector of the India-Bangladesh border. The …

Bangladesh unrest: Four migrants attempt to enter India, Assam CM Himanta Biswa reveals their names. Details here
7 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh unrest: Four migrants attempt to enter India, Assam CM Himanta Biswa reveals their names. Details here

Live Mint  

Four Bangladeshi migrants have tried to enter India through the Karimganj sector of the India-Bangladesh border, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Kumar Biswa Sarma posted on X on Monday morning. “This morning at 1:30 AM, Bangladeshi citizens identified as Motiur Seikh, Mushiar Mullah, Tania Mullah, and Rita Mullah attempted to enter India through the Karimganj sector of the India-Bangladesh border. The …

11 Bangladeshis Held While Infiltrating into India, Border Security Reviewed: BSF
7 months, 1 week ago

11 Bangladeshis Held While Infiltrating into India, Border Security Reviewed: BSF

News 18  

Eleven Bangladeshi nationals have been apprehended while trying to infiltrate into India through the international border in West Bengal, Tripura and Meghalaya, the Border Security Force said on Sunday. The South Bengal Frontier of the force headquartered in Kolkata said in a statement that its Eastern Command ADG Ravi Gandhi chaired an operational conference on Saturday to review the security …

11 Bangladeshi nationals held while infiltrating into India: Border Security Force
7 months, 1 week ago

11 Bangladeshi nationals held while infiltrating into India: Border Security Force

The Hindu  

Amidst the political unrest in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force has started a special drive along the international border and apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals trying to infiltrate into India. For the past several days, crowds from Bangladesh have been seen along the border allegedly trying to enter into India following the unrest surrounding the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government. …

BSF thwarts infiltration bid, held 11 Bangladeshi nationals trying to enter India
7 months, 1 week ago

BSF thwarts infiltration bid, held 11 Bangladeshi nationals trying to enter India

India TV News  

Amid the unrest in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force thwarted an infiltration attempt on Sunday, apprehending eleven Bangladeshi nationals who were trying to enter India through the international borders in West Bengal, Tripura, and Meghalaya. The spokesperson said that the BSF is in regular contact with its counterpart, the Border Guard Bangladesh, to address mutual issues, particularly focusing on preventing …

Thousands swarm Indo-Bangladesh border in Bengal in attempt to enter India; BSF on alert
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands swarm Indo-Bangladesh border in Bengal in attempt to enter India; BSF on alert

Live Mint  

In the wake of violent unrest in Bangladesh following former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ouster amid protests over the quota system, hundreds of Bangladeshi nationals are swarming the India-Bangladesh border in Cooch Behar of West Bengal. In view of the deteriorating situation in Bangladesh and fearing infiltration attempts, the Ministry of Home Affairs constituted a committee that is to be …

Bangladesh crisis: BSF says 1,200 escaped prisoners could enter India
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh crisis: BSF says 1,200 escaped prisoners could enter India

Hindustan Times  

Over 1,200 prisoners, including terrorists, have escaped jails in Bangladesh in the days since its former premier Sheikh Hasina resigned, and could attempt to force their way into India with weapons, the country’s security agencies have informed the Border Security Force, people aware of the matter said. BSF personnel keep vigil as truck drivers complete formalities to return to India …

Hindus and Awami League Members fleeing Bangladesh stopped at border by BSF in North Bengal
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Hindus and Awami League Members fleeing Bangladesh stopped at border by BSF in North Bengal

Op India  

Amid the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, there have been attempts by Bangladeshi citizens to enter India by illegally crossing the border. “The BSF North Bengal Frontier effectively managed gatherings of Bangladeshi Nationals near the Indo-Bangladesh border today. With vigilance and coordination with BGB, they ensured safety and prevented any border breaches,” tweeted North Bengal Frontier BSF. The BSF North Bengal …

BSF thwarts infiltration attempt by large Bangladeshi group in West Bengal
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BSF thwarts infiltration attempt by large Bangladeshi group in West Bengal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Border Security Force on Wednesday said it thwarted a "significant" infiltration attempt by a large group of Bangladeshis along the International Border in West Bengal, amid an ongoing "high alert", announced due to turmoil in the neighbouring country. According to the statement, BSF personnel demonstrated "exceptional vigilance" and proactive measures and swiftly responded to these situations," ensuring …

Trade with Bangladesh remains suspended; BSF reviews operational preparedness along border
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Trade with Bangladesh remains suspended; BSF reviews operational preparedness along border

The Hindu  

Amidst ongoing unrest in Bangladesh, trade between India and Bangladesh remained suspended and senior officials of the Border Security Force on Tuesday reviewed operational preparedness along the border. The BSF DG has been visiting bordering areas in West Bengal for the past two days after the situation in Bangladesh turned volatile forcing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and leave …

BSF asked not to allow any undocumented persons from Bangladesh
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BSF asked not to allow any undocumented persons from Bangladesh

The Hindu  

As the situation turned volatile in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force said “it has received strict instruction from the government to not allow anyone into the country without valid documents”. A senior BSF official said that the situation along the Bangladesh border was normal as of now and they were in contact with their counterparts, Border Guards Bangladesh. “In view …

Bangladesh protests: India suspends all train services to neighbouring country, BSF on high alert
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh protests: India suspends all train services to neighbouring country, BSF on high alert

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh, India announced on Monday that it is suspending all train services to the neighbouring country, where ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled for safety after violent protesters stormed her official residence Gono Bhaban around 3 pm on Monday, news agency Reuters reported Protesters climb a public monument as they celebrate after getting the news of …

BSF on high alert on India-Bangladesh border
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BSF on high alert on India-Bangladesh border

Hindustan Times  

Moments after Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepped down and the country’s army, led by Waker-Uz-Zaman, formed an interim government in Dhaka, the Border Security Force has put all its posts on the entire 4,096-km-long border on “high alert”, people familiar with the development said. Officials added that the ministry of home affairs is closely monitoring the developments in Bangladesh …

Northeastern View | Rohingya refugees entering India through the Northeast need humanitarian assistance, not punishment
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Northeastern View | Rohingya refugees entering India through the Northeast need humanitarian assistance, not punishment

Hindustan Times  

On the evening of July 30, police in Tripura arrested six women from Bangladesh who had allegedly crossed over to India illegally. The detentions, once again, bring to sharp relief the role of Northeast India as a key asylum route for Rohingya refugees. Rohingya refugees and the Northeast For long, Rohingya refugees have entered India through Northeast India, which shares …

Bangladesh unrest: 1,045 students return to India via Indo-Bangla border in WB
8 months ago

Bangladesh unrest: 1,045 students return to India via Indo-Bangla border in WB

Hindustan Times  

As many as 1,208 students from India, Bhutan and Nepal, studying in Bangladesh, crossed over to India through the Indo-Bangla border in West Bengal in the last three days amid the ongoing protests against quotas for government jobs in the neighbouring country. Till around 6pm on July 21, 1,045 Indian students, 152 Nepalese students and four students from Bhutan came …

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