Bangla border force in India from tomorrow; BSF to take up jawan's killing issue
5 years ago

Bangla border force in India from tomorrow; BSF to take up jawan's killing issue

India TV News  

A high-level delegation of Bangladesh border guards is set to arrive in India on Wednesday for holding talks with their counterparts BSF, the first meeting between the two sides after an Indian soldier was killed near the border in October. Official sources said the BSF will "strongly" take up the issue of the killing of their 51-year-old head constable Vijay Bhan Singh and injury to constable Rajvir Yadav in firing by a BGB trooper near the Kakmarichar border post in Mursihdabad district of West Bengal. Other regular issues that will be discussed during the meeting will include subjects like cattle smuggling, smuggling of fake Indian currency notes, gold, illegal migration and human trafficking. Issues like breaching or damage of the international border fence, border violation, illegal crossing, kidnapping, abduction and illegal crossing by nationals of countries other than Bangladesh will also be taken up, the spokesperson said.

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India, Bangladesh to hold border talks next month amid fencing row; infiltration top agenda
3 hours, 50 minutes 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 summons Bangladesh's Deputy Commissioner amid border tensions
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2 days, 3 hours ago

India summons Bangladesh's Deputy Commissioner amid border tensions

Deccan Chronicle  

India summoned Bangladesh's Deputy High Commissioner Nural Islam on Monday after tensions arose over India's Border Security Force activities along the Bangladesh-India border. The dispute centers on India's border security efforts, including alleged violations of bilateral agreements regarding border fencing at five locations. India emphasized its focus on a crime-free border, tackling issues such as smuggling and trafficking while fostering …

India summons Bangladesh envoy day after Dhaka pulls up Indian High Commissioner over border fencing
Top News
2 days, 6 hours ago

India summons Bangladesh envoy day after Dhaka pulls up Indian High Commissioner over border fencing

Live Mint  

India on Monday, January 13, summoned Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Nural Islam day after Dhaka summoned the Indian High Commissioner to express its 'deep concern' and express his ‘objections’ over fencing at the border. In a statement titled ‘Construction of fence at the India-Bangladesh border’, the Ministry of External Affairs said, “It was conveyed that with regard to security …

Centre summons Bangladesh envoy a day after Dhaka calls in Indian diplomat
2 days, 15 hours ago

Centre summons Bangladesh envoy a day after Dhaka calls in Indian diplomat

New Indian Express  

Bangladesh had summoned India's High Commissioner in Dhaka, Pranay Verma, on Sunday to express its "deep concern" over recent actions by the Border Security Force along the India-Bangladesh border, amid escalating tensions between the two nations. The meeting, which lasted 45 minutes, was triggered after Bangladesh accused India of attempting to construct fences at five locations along the border, a …

BSF nabs Pakistani man for breaching border in Gujarat's Kutch
2 days, 15 hours ago

BSF nabs Pakistani man for breaching border in Gujarat's Kutch

New Indian Express  

AHMEDABAD: The Border Security Force apprehended a Pakistani man near Harami Nala in Gujarat's Kutch on Sunday. The BSF said in a press release on Monday that “On January 12, 2025, alert BSF personnel intercepted a Pakistani national breaching the international border and stepping into Indian territory near Harami Nala in Gujarat's Kutch district. On June 19, 2024, the Border …

Bangladesh official meets Indian envoy, shares 'deep concern' on border tensions
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3 days, 15 hours ago

Bangladesh official meets Indian envoy, shares 'deep concern' on border tensions

India Today  

Jashim Uddin on Sunday expressed Bangladesh's "deep concern" over the recent border tensions during a meeting with Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma at the Foreign Ministry here. Jashim Uddin today expressed deep concern of Government of Bangladesh to the High Commissioner of India Pranay Verma at his office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over the recent activities of the …

Bangladesh summons India's High Commissioner, expresses 'deep concern' over recent border tussle
Top News
3 days, 15 hours ago

Bangladesh summons India's High Commissioner, expresses 'deep concern' over recent border tussle

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh on Sunday summoned India's High Commissioner in Dhaka, Pranay Verma, to express its “deep concern” over recent actions by the Border Security Force at the border, amid growing tensions between the two countries. Jashim Uddin today expressed the deep concern of the Government of Bangladesh to the High Commissioner of India, Pranay Verma, at his office at …

BSF BGB officials hold meeting discuss mutual cooperation along border
5 days, 20 hours ago

BSF BGB officials hold meeting discuss mutual cooperation along border

The Hindu  

Senior officials of the Border Security Force on Thursday held a meeting with their counterparts of the Border Guard Bangladesh at Petrapole border in North 24 Parganas and discussed the coordination and peace along the border as well as fostering mutual cooperation between the two forces. “The commanders discussed various issues of mutual interest, including joint efforts against cross-border crimes, …

Amid rising India-Bangladesh tension, Bengal CM Mamata says BSF allowing infiltration; BJP counters
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1 week, 6 days 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 …

Bengal DGP Hints at BSF ‘Lapses’ at Border Vigil
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

India-Bangladesh yet to plan biannual border meet
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India-Bangladesh yet to plan biannual border meet

Hindustan Times  

The border guarding forces of India and Bangladesh are yet to agree on a date for their biannual Director General-level meet in New Delhi, officials aware of the matter, confirming that the interaction won’t happen within this calendar year. The chiefs of the two forces were set to resume their interaction last month but the meeting was deferred for a …

Meghalaya: BSF apprehends 5 individuals attempting to cross into Bangladesh
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Armed forces to step up surveillance to secure unfenced India-Bangladesh border
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Armed forces to step up surveillance to secure unfenced India-Bangladesh border

India Today  

Amid worsening bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh and growing concerns over border security in West Bengal, Border Security Force Director-General Daljit Singh Chaudhary assured that the country's border is protected. In October this year, BSF DG Chaudhary was on a two-day Kolkata visit, focusing on enhancing border management amid ongoing political tensions between the BJP and Trinamool Congress regarding …

BSF to rename 7 border outposts after martyrs
1 month ago

BSF to rename 7 border outposts after martyrs

Hindustan Times  

The Border Security Force is working to rename seven border outposts after its martyrs. BSF director general Daljit Singh Chawdhary addressing the gathering at Border Outpost Raja Mohtam, situated 38 km from Ferozepur along the Indo-Pak border, on Wednesday. BSF director general Daljit Singh Chawdhary announced this during an event organised at Border Outpost Raja Mohtam, 38 km from Ferozepur …

Bangladesh's Border Guards try to stop the renovation of a Hindu temple in Assam claiming it would offend Bangladeshi Muslims
1 month, 1 week ago

Bangladesh's Border Guards try to stop the renovation of a Hindu temple in Assam claiming it would offend Bangladeshi Muslims

Op India  

Even as Hindu minorities in Bangladesh face the wrath of the Islamists, Hindus living in India also recently witnessed the Islamic supremacism currently gripping the neighbouring country. In a highly outrageous incident that violates international laws, a few personnel from Border Guard Bangladesh sneaked into India to stop the renovation of a Hindu temple, claiming that the sight of the …

Security forces thwart cattle-smuggling attempt at India-Bangladesh border
1 month, 1 week ago

Security forces thwart cattle-smuggling attempt at India-Bangladesh border

India Today  

Border Security Force personnel stopped a cattle smuggling attempt near the Chanakya Border Outpost in Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal on December 6. A group of 20-25 Bangladeshi miscreants was spotted 100–150 meters inside Indian territory, trying to take cattle from the Indian village of Singhpara into Bangladesh under heavy fog. The BSF used non-lethal methods, including stun grenades and Pump …

BSF apprehends four Bangladeshi nationals, two Indians in Tripura
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Border tense as Bangladesh guards stop India from building fence
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Border tense as Bangladesh guards stop India from building fence

Hindustan Times  

Personnel of the Border Guards Bangladesh stopped Border Security Force officers from building a cattle fence near the India-Bangladesh border in Coochbehar, north Bengal on Thursday evening, further straining relations between the two countries amidst the political turmoil in Dhaka. Border tense as Bangladesh guards stop India from building fence There was no violence, said people familiar with the matter, …

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

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

Amid terror threat, BSF ups security at Punjab-Jammu border
5 months ago

Amid terror threat, BSF ups security at Punjab-Jammu border

Hindustan Times  

The Border Security Force has “hugely” bolstered its manpower and deployed CCTVs along the Punjab-Jammu inter-state border to fortify security in the wake of a spurt in terrorist incidents in Jammu along the India-Pakistan front, the forces’ Punjab Frontier chief said on Friday. Inspector General Atul Fulzele told reporters during a press conference at its frontier headquarters here that the …

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

BSF thwarts infiltration attempt by large Bangladeshi group in West Bengal
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Is there a Pakistan hand in Bangladesh crisis? Jaishankar says a Pakistani diplomat did...
5 months, 1 week ago

Is there a Pakistan hand in Bangladesh crisis? Jaishankar says a Pakistani diplomat did...

Firstpost  

During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar allayed apprehensions about border security, saying that ’no worrying number of people are trying to enter India. pic.twitter.com/tiitk5M5zn — Dr. S. Jaishankar August 6, 2024 During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar allayed apprehensions about border security, saying that “no worrying number of people are trying to enter India. All checkpoints between the two nations are under …

BSF asked not to allow any undocumented persons from Bangladesh
5 months, 1 week 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 …

BSF on high alert on India-Bangladesh border
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Attacks on BSF personnel by criminals may be raised during Bangladesh talks
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Attacks on BSF personnel by criminals may be raised during Bangladesh talks

The Hindu  

India is expected to raise the issue of violent attack against Border Security Force personnel perpetrated by criminals along the eastern border in a meeting with Border Guards Bangladesh scheduled in Dhaka next week. According to data available with The Hindu, since 2018, as many as 204 BSF personnel deployed along the Bangladesh border have been injured by miscreants. BSF …

Bengal: BSF Appoints Nodal Officers in Each District to 'Manage' Post-poll Violence
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengal: BSF Appoints Nodal Officers in Each District to 'Manage' Post-poll Violence

News 18  

The Border Security Force has appointed a nodal officer in each district to manage post-poll violence in West Bengal. BSF DIG SS Guleria told CNN-News18: “Nodal officers have been detailed by the CAPF in all the police districts for the purpose of liaising with local police for planning and making effective use by suitable deployment of CAPF/SAP troops to avert …

India-Bangladesh border talks to begin in Delhi from June 11
1 year, 7 months ago

India-Bangladesh border talks to begin in Delhi from June 11

The Hindu  

India and Bangladesh will hold biannual talks between their border guarding forces in Delhi from June 11 during which the two sides are expected to discuss a host of issues related to combating cross-frontier crimes and measures to create better synergy. A 15-member delegation of the Border Guard Bangladesh, led by its director general Major General AKM Nazmul Hasan, landed …

2 BSF jawans injured in attack by Bangladeshi villagers along international border in West Bengal
1 year, 10 months ago

2 BSF jawans injured in attack by Bangladeshi villagers along international border in West Bengal

The Hindu  

Two Border Security Force jawans were seriously injured and their weapons snatched after more than a hundred Bangladeshi villagers attacked them with sharp-edged weapons in a field along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal on Sunday, officials said. “BSF jawans of border outpost Nirmalchar were on duty when they stopped Bangladeshi farmers from bringing their cattle to the fields of …

India, Bangladesh discuss security and border management issues
2 years, 1 month ago

India, Bangladesh discuss security and border management issues

The Hindu  

The India and Bangladesh Joint Working Group concluded talks on Tuesday, after discussing bilateral issues including the illegal crossing of the border and measures to combat terrorism, according to a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs. “Both sides had productive exchanges on border management and common security-related issues during that meeting,” it said. Following up on the November meeting, …

BSF effectively guarding against infiltration, smuggling: MoS Rai
2 years, 1 month ago

BSF effectively guarding against infiltration, smuggling: MoS Rai

The Hindu  

The Border Security Force has been effectively thwarting the growing challenges of infiltration, drugs and arms smuggling and the menace of drones from across the border, Union minister Nityanand Rai said here on Sunday. He was speaking while officiating as the chief guest of the 58th Raising Day parade of the force, the country's largest border guarding force with 2.65 …

Mamata Banerjee is Anti-Federal, Protecting a Syndicate on India-Bangladesh Border, Says Amit Malviya
2 years, 8 months ago

Mamata Banerjee is Anti-Federal, Protecting a Syndicate on India-Bangladesh Border, Says Amit Malviya

News 18  

As Amit Shah reaches West Bengal on Thursday for the first time since the 2021 state assembly election, News18 spoke to BJP IT convener and state co-in charge Amit Malviya about the impact of his two-day visit. Malviya alleged that chief minister Mamata Banerjee is against the Centre as she has been trying to protect criminals in the recent Hanskhali …

In Bengal, Shah takes veiled jibe at Mamata over 'infiltration', 'smuggling'
2 years, 8 months ago

In Bengal, Shah takes veiled jibe at Mamata over 'infiltration', 'smuggling'

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday kickstarted his two-day visit to West Bengal, by inaugurating the Border Security Force border out posts at Hingalganj in Sunderbans area of North 24 Parganas district. Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to inaugurate floating border outposts at Hingalganj, in North 24 Parganas district. While addressing the BSF personnel at the …

BSF jawan kills colleague in another incident of fratricide
2 years, 10 months ago

BSF jawan kills colleague in another incident of fratricide

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A Border Security Force jawan shot dead his colleague before killing himself with the service rifle at a border outpost in Murshidabad, in another instance of fratricide in the force, perhaps indicating the kind of stress personnel have to deal with. BSF has ordered inquiries into both incidents but the issue of fratricides, suicides and attrition due to …

2 Bangladeshis killed during cattle smuggling bid along International Border: BSF
3 years, 2 months ago

2 Bangladeshis killed during cattle smuggling bid along International Border: BSF

India Today  

Two Bangladeshis were killed on Friday when the Border Security Force opened fire along the International Border in West Bengal's Coochbehar to thwart a cattle smuggling bid, a spokesperson said. According to information, the incident took place around 3 am on Friday when some "miscreants" from Bangladesh ventured into Indian territory and tried to smuggle cattle by "establishing an improvised …

Border Security Force | In the line of defence, with growing powers
3 years, 2 months ago

Border Security Force | In the line of defence, with growing powers

The Hindu  

During the Kargil war in 1999, the Army and other intelligence agencies faced a peculiar problem. According to a book, BSF: India’s First Line of Defence, edited by Anirudh Deshpande, associate professor, History, Delhi University, the BSF Inspector “also helped in motivating local youths for working as porters” as large number of population had fled the area in panic due …

BSF lodges strong protest with Border Guard Bangladesh after attack on patrol
3 years, 4 months ago

BSF lodges strong protest with Border Guard Bangladesh after attack on patrol

The Hindu  

The Border Security Force has lodged a “strong protest” with its Bangladesh counterpart BGB after smugglers from that country attacked an Indian patrol, which fired in self-defence leading to the death of two miscreants along the border, officials said on August 30. However, they didn’t pay heed and attacked the troops resulting in grievous injuries to the Border Security Force …

BSF Hands Over Minor Boy to Bangladesh After He Crosses Border to Meet His Grandfather
3 years, 5 months ago

BSF Hands Over Minor Boy to Bangladesh After He Crosses Border to Meet His Grandfather

News 18  

A 12-year-old Bangladeshi boy was on Thursday apprehended by South Bengal Frontier of Border Security Force when he was returning through International Boundary after meeting his grandfather residing in West Bengal’s Murshidabad. This took place on July 22 when BSF troops apprehended the minor boy from the area of ​​Border Out Post Pirojpur when he was trying to cross the …

Chinese national held by BSF along Indo-Bangla border in Bengal - Here's the inside story
3 years, 7 months ago

Chinese national held by BSF along Indo-Bangla border in Bengal - Here's the inside story

India TV News  

The Border Security Force on Thursday arrested a Chinese National near border out post Malik Sultanpur when he was trying to cross the Indo-Bangladesh International Boundary in West Bengal illegally. On further questioning, he informed that when he went to his hometown in Hubei, one of his business partner namely Sun Jiang used to send him 10-15 numbers of Indian …

No report of infiltration to India from Bangladesh, says BGB DG; BSF says 3204 persons were apprehended
4 years ago

No report of infiltration to India from Bangladesh, says BGB DG; BSF says 3204 persons were apprehended

India Today  

Director-General of Border Guards Bangladesh Shafeenul Islam said on Friday there is no report of any infiltration to India from Bangladesh. The Director-General of BGB also said anybody crossing the border without proper valid documents, "that is illegal crossing and both the border guarding forces of Bangladesh and India are vigilant and apprehended such individuals". However, the Director-General of BSF, …

ITBP Seeks Continuation of Internal Security Role, Comes as 'Healthy Break' from Border Duty
4 years ago

ITBP Seeks Continuation of Internal Security Role, Comes as 'Healthy Break' from Border Duty

News 18  

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police that guards the LAC with China has sought from the government a continued deployment of its troops in internal security duties so that it can give a “healthy break” to its personnel who man high-altitude icy locations, leading to various health issues among them, official sources said. The sources told PTI that the ITBP has informed …

India Releases 2 Bangladeshi Policemen after Brief Detention for Trespassing Border
4 years, 2 months ago

India Releases 2 Bangladeshi Policemen after Brief Detention for Trespassing Border

News 18  

India has released two personnel of Bangladesh’s elite anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion after they were briefly detained for trespassing the border, after talks between two border forces, sources said here on Wednesday. “The two RAB personnel returned home last night following a flag meeting between the Border Security Force and the Border Guard Bangladesh,” a source familiar with the development …

BSF, BGB agree to jointly prevent trans-border crimes; minimise border tensions
4 years, 2 months ago

BSF, BGB agree to jointly prevent trans-border crimes; minimise border tensions

India TV News  

The Border Security Force and the Border Guard Bangladesh held a meeting on Thursday and agree to reinforce their commitment to cooperate in minimising boundary-related problems. This is the first meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic struck and it was conducted adhering to strict safety protocols, a BSF statement said. "The nodal officer level meeting between the border guarding forces of …

Fatalities along border will be 'made to reduce significantly', BSF DG tells Bangladesh
4 years, 3 months ago

Fatalities along border will be 'made to reduce significantly', BSF DG tells Bangladesh

India Today  

BSF Director General Rakesh Asthana said on Saturday that instances of firing along the India-Bangladesh international border will be "made to reduce significantly". While addressing his counterparts Border Guard Bangladesh in Dhaka on the last day of the four-day bi-annual talks, the BSF chief said apprehension or deaths of criminals along the border are irrespective of nationalities. "BSF personnel fire …

999 Bangladeshis were in India illegally, says Border Guards Bangladesh head
5 years ago

999 Bangladeshis were in India illegally, says Border Guards Bangladesh head

The Hindu  

Nearly 1,000 Bangladesh nationals were detained in Bangladesh in 2019 for living in India “illegally”, and the Bangladesh government has initiated legal proceedings against them, Major-General Shafeenul Islam, Director-General of Border Guards Bangladesh, said in Dhaka on Thursday. The announcement came following the talks between the Directors-General of the Border Security Force and Border Guards Bangladesh in New Delhi from …

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