In response to rising tensions along the Indo-Bangla border, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Sunday to discuss issues related to border security and fencing.
According to PTI, the move came shortly after Dhaka accused India of attempting to construct fences at five locations along the India-Bangladesh border, a claim it asserted was in violation of a bilateral agreement between the two countries. Reportedly, the Indian envoy arrived at the foreign ministry around 3:00 pm and held a 45-minute meeting with Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin.
While no official statement was issued by Bangladesh’s interim government following the meeting, officials confirmed that Verma had been summoned.
After the discussion, Verma addressed the issue, emphasizing that both Dhaka and New Delhi have mutual understandings regarding border fencing for security purposes. “Our two border guard enforcements – Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) – have been in communication regarding this matter. We expect that this understanding will be implemented, and there will be a cooperative approach to combating crimes along the border,” Verma stated, as quoted by PTI.
The India-Bangladesh border, one of the longest international borders globally, has been a major point of contention, with issues ranging from border security to illegal migration.