BSF-BGB meeting strengthens India-Bangladesh border ties

NEW DELHI: The Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) held a Sector Commander-level Border Coordination Meeting on January 15, 2024, at BOP Benapole, 49 BGB, along the Petrapole-Benapole border. This significant interaction reinforced the commitment of both nations to strengthening bilateral ties and ensuring the security and sanctity of their shared international boundary.

The BSF delegation was led by Shri Tarni Kumar, DIG, Sector Headquarters BSF Kolkata. The BGB delegation was headed by Colonel Mehedi Hasan Chowdhury, Sector Commander, Sector Headquarters BGB Khulna. Senior officers, including Battalion Commanders and Staff Officers from both forces, also participated in the meeting.

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Key issues of mutual interest were discussed, including the implementation of a Single-Row Fence (SRF), and measures to combat cross-border crimes such as cattle smuggling, human trafficking, and illegal immigration. Development initiatives in border areas were also reviewed.

Speaking on the occasion, the Public Relations Officer of BSF South Bengal Frontier emphasized the importance of such high-level interactions. “These meetings are a testament to the unbreakable partnership between India and Bangladesh. Through open dialogue and cooperation, both forces reaffirm their commitment to maintaining the sanctity of the international border while addressing shared concerns,” the PRO stated.

The BSF reiterated its steadfast mission to faithfully guard the borders while fostering harmony with its neighbours.

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This meeting marks another milestone in the collaborative efforts of BSF and BGB to ensure security and strengthen the long-standing relationship between the two countries.