High-Level Bangladesh-India Border Talks Set Amid Political Shifts

A high-level diplomatic delegation from Bangladesh is scheduled to visit India for bi-annual border talks, marking the first meeting since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government. The discussions, involving senior officials from both countries, aim to address border management and cross-border crimes. Key issues include maintaining security amid recent political changes in Bangladesh.

A high-level diplomatic delegation from Bangladesh is set to arrive in India next month for traditional bi-annual border talks with New Delhi counterparts, official sources confirmed.

The discussions, led by the BSF's Director General and Border Guard Bangladesh's DG, will be the first since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government. Scheduled for late September or October, these talks aim to address comprehensive border management, cross-border crimes, and mutual intelligence sharing.

Recent political shifts in Bangladesh have heightened the importance of these discussions. India has proposed measures to strengthen border security, including a single-row fence at 92 vulnerable patches. The Bangladeshi delegation's participation is crucial for maintaining stability and security along the 4,096-km-long border.

(With inputs from agencies.)