Dhaka, August 28 — The Director General-level border coordination conference between India’s Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) concluded in Dhaka today, with both sides engaging in detailed discussions on critical security and infrastructure issues along the shared border.
The four-day meeting, held from August 25 to 28, marked the second high-level dialogue since the political transition in Bangladesh in August 2024. The Indian delegation was led by BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chawdhary, while the BGB was represented by Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui.
Key issues on the agenda included the construction of a single-row border fence, prevention of trans-border crimes, and recent assaults on BSF personnel and Indian civilians by miscreants operating from across the border. Indian officials raised concerns over repeated obstructions to fence construction at several disputed sites, despite prior agreements under the previous Bangladeshi administration.
The BSF emphasized the strategic importance of completing fencing projects to curb illegal infiltration, smuggling, and insurgent activity. Approximately a dozen locations remain unresolved, where joint inspections and surveys are yet to yield consensus on fence alignment within the permissible 150-meter zone from the zero line.
Both sides also reviewed incidents of violence targeting BSF troops and civilians, with India urging Bangladesh to take stronger action against cross-border aggressors. The talks included proposals for enhanced joint patrolling, intelligence sharing, and coordinated enforcement under the existing Border Management Plan.
Additional topics discussed included the presence of Indian Insurgent Groups (IIGs) in Bangladesh, narcotics trafficking, and the need for improved border infrastructure. Confidence-building measures and community outreach initiatives were also explored to foster mutual trust and reduce tensions.
The conference reaffirmed the commitment of both nations to maintaining peace and cooperation along the 4,096-kilometer border. The next round of talks is expected to be hosted by India in early 2026, continuing the bi-annual tradition of diplomatic engagement between the two forces.
