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India and Bangladesh border chiefs will meet in Dhaka for a four-day conference starting August 25. Key issues include border killings, smuggling, and river disputes. The talks follow a recent night curfew near Meghalaya to curb illegal crossings. Both sides aim to strengthen border management and reduce tensions.

Key Points: BGB and BSF Chiefs to Meet in Dhaka for 56th Border Conference

  • BGB-BSF talks aim to curb cross-border crimes like drug smuggling
  • Focus on preventing killings and illegal infiltration along Indo-Bangla border
  • River water sharing and border infrastructure on the agenda
  • Follows recent night curfew near Meghalaya border to curb illegal crossings
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India, Bangladesh border guards chiefs' conference to be held in Dhaka on August 25-28

India and Bangladesh border chiefs to discuss killings, smuggling, and river disputes in Dhaka summit starting August 25.

"Preventing border killings and illegal infiltration tops the agenda – BGB Statement"

Dhaka, August 11

The 4-day (August 25-28) 56th Director General-level Border Conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Border Security Force (BSF) of India will begin on August 25, 2025, at the BGB Headquarters in Peelkhana, Dhaka, BGB said in a statement late on Sunday.

A high-level Indian delegation led by the BSF Director General is scheduled to participate in the conference, it added.

The BGB statement mentioned several agenda items for the meeting. These agenda items include: preventing border killings, push-ins and illegal infiltration; curbing various cross-border crimes including preventing smuggling of drugs, arms, ammunition and other contraband from India; implementing various developmental activities within 150 yards of the international border and preventing unauthorized infrastructure construction; preserving the banks of border rivers and ensuring a fair share of the water of border rivers; taking joint initiatives to implement an integrated border management plan; initiatives to defuse tensions on the border resulting from recent anti-Bangladesh propaganda in the Indian media; bilateral issues; and issues related to border interests between the two countries.

The BGB-BSF Director General-level conference was held in Delhi last February.

Meanwhile, amid the prevailing situation in Bangladesh, authorities on May 9 imposed a night curfew under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, applicable within a 1 km radius from the Zero Line along the International Border.

According to the order issued by R.M. Kurbah, IAS, District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills, the night curfew was to be in place daily from 8 PM to 6 AM and was to remain in force for two months from the date of its issuance -- May 8, 2025.

The curfew prohibited the movement of people near the border with the intent to cross into Bangladesh or enter India illegally. It also restricted any unauthorized procession or unlawful assembly of five or more persons and banned the carrying of items that could be used as weapons, such as sticks, rods, and stones.

Additionally, the order aimed to curb illegal and undesirable activities including the smuggling of cattle, contraband goods, betelnut, betel leaves, dry fish, bidis, cigarettes, and tea leaves in and around the Indo-Bangladesh border.

The order was enforced immediately due to the urgency of the situation.

- ANI

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Shreya B
The night curfew seems harsh but necessary given the situation. My cousin serves in BSF and says the border areas have become too volatile. Hope the talks maintain our security while being fair to Bangladesh.
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Arjun K
Water sharing should be top priority! Farmers in Bengal are suffering because of unfair distribution. Bangladesh gets more than their share while our fields dry up. #JusticeForIndianFarmers
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Priyanka N
While security is important, I hope they discuss humane treatment of people caught in border areas. Many are poor villagers who don't understand boundaries. The recent killings were tragic 😔
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Karthik V
The anti-Bangladesh propaganda point is concerning. Some Indian news channels are creating unnecessary tension with our neighbor. We share culture and history - diplomacy should prevail over sensationalism.
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Nisha Z
Good initiative but implementation is key! Last conference's decisions didn't show much results on ground. BSF needs better tech and manpower to actually stop infiltration and smuggling.

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