India-Bangladesh border guards conference to begin on June 8 in New Delhi
Dhaka, June 1
Border guard officials from Bangladesh and India will meet in the national capital on June 8 to discuss border security issues as part of the biannual Director General-level border talks, for the first time since the Bangladesh Nationalist Party government under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman came to power.
In a statement issued on Monday, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) stated that "The 4-day-long 57th Director General (DG) level border conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) will be held from 08 to 11 June 2026 in New Delhi, India."
The statement noted that a 15-member Bangladeshi delegation, headed by Border Guard Bangladesh Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, will attend the conference and apart from senior BGB officials, the delegation will include representatives from the Bangladesh Prime Minister's Office, the Ministries of Home Affairs, Foreign Affairs and Shipping, as well as the Department of Land Records and Surveys and the Joint Rivers Commission.
"A 15-member Bangladesh delegation, led by BGB Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, will participate in the conference," the statement read.
"In addition to senior BGB officials, the Bangladesh delegation will include relevant officials from the Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Shipping, Department of Land Records and Surveys, and the Joint Rivers Commission," it added.
On the other hand, the Indian side will be led by the Director General of BSF and will participate in the conference.
— ANI
Reader Comments
With the new government in Bangladesh under Tarique Rahman, this will be the first major dialogue. I hope India maintains its strong stance on border management while keeping the friendly relations we've historically had with Bangladesh. The inclusion of the Joint Rivers Commission is also good—water sharing is always a sensitive topic.
Why is the PMO office involved? Seems like Bangladesh is taking this very seriously. Good move from their side. BSF should also push for proper fencing and patrolling along vulnerable patches. The porous border is a security nightmare for both countries, especially with trafficking and extremist activities.
Border talks are fine, but the real issue is the attitude of BSF towards civilians on both sides. I've read about too many cases of unprovoked firing and killings of Bangladeshi farmers near the border. Indian forces need to show more restraint and respect for human lives. Otherwise, this is just a photo-op. 😠
The big takeaway here is the inclusion of the Joint Rivers Commission. Water disputes, especially over the Teesta and Brahmaputra, have been simmering for decades. If this conference can lead to some progress on that front, it would be a win for both nations. Let's hope politics doesn't derail the practical issues.
India must not be complacent with the BNP government. Tarique Rahman's party has historically been more critical of India than Sheikh Hasina's Awami League. While Bangladesh remains a friendly neighbor, we need to ensure that these talks are
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