Shillong, July 4: The border guarding forces of India and Bangladesh have decided to jointly maintain peace and tranquility in border.
Inspectors General BSF–Region Commanders BGB level Border Co-ordination Conference from July 1 to 4 concluded with the signing of Joint Record of Discussion (JRD) document here on Thursday. The 13- member Indian delegation was led by Patel Piyush Purusottam Das, IG BSF, Tripura Frontier while the 13- member BGB delegation was led by Md Shazedur Rahman, BGBM, Additional Director General, Region Commander, Chattogram.
During the conference, various issues of bilateral interest which will pave the way towards enhancing the understanding and co-operation between both the border guarding forces were discussed. Further, special emphasis was given to focus on issues particularly insurgent activities, various trans-border crimes including smuggling of contraband items like psychotropic drugs and narcotic substances, border violation, and pending infrastructural /developmental works, besides common Co-ordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP).
Smuggling of sugar from India to Bangladesh was also discussed in the meeting.
Heads of both the delegations deliberated and re-emphasised to jointly evolve viable solutions to various bilateral issues being confronted by both the forces for creating an environment of peace and tranquillity along the international boundary by amicably resolving them and to further strengthening the bond of friendship, mutual trust and co-operation.
The primary objective of the conference was to strengthen the existing mechanisms for border management, discuss issues of mutual concern and address them at various levels, explore new avenues for collaboration. Recognizing the importance of fostering goodwill and mutual understanding, both the forces have discussed initiatives to promote cultural and sports exchanges between the BSF and BGB.
The head of the BSF delegation highlighted commitment of both the border guarding forces in maintaining peace and harmony along the international border and strengthening the existing relations.
The chief of the BGB delegation Rahman, BGBM, Additional Director General
Region Commander, Chattogram appreciated valuable contributions during deliberations, which resulted in agreements on various aspects.
The last border co-ordination conference was held at Chattogram, Bangladesh in September 2023.
