The Indian government summoned Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner Nural Islam on Monday, as tensions between the two nations over border issues continue to escalate. This move follows a similar action by Dhaka, where the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Sunday to discuss the same matter.
Nural Islam was seen leaving South Block after being summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs, according to reports from a news agency.
The tensions have intensified after Bangladesh accused India of attempting to construct fences at five locations along the India-Bangladesh border, allegedly in violation of a bilateral agreement.
Lt Gen (retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, a senior adviser to Bangladesh’s Home Affairs Ministry, has stated that disputes have arisen in areas including Chapainawabganj, Naogaon, Lalmonirhat, and the Tin Bigha Corridor in the northwest of Bangladesh.
Chowdhury attributed the current conflicts to what he described as “imbalanced agreements” signed by the previous Sheikh Hasina-led government. He criticised these agreements, claiming they were unequal and had contributed to disputes over fencing at 160 sites between 2010 and 2023.
In response to the tensions, Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma, after meeting with Bangladesh officials on Sunday, emphasised the importance of cooperation between the two nations regarding border security.
“Our two border guard enforcements – BSF and BGB (Border Security Force and Border Guard Bangladesh) – have been in communication in this regard. We expect that this understanding will be implemented and that there will be a cooperative approach to combating crimes along the border,” Verma stated.
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