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Central Government Forms Panel to Monitor Indo-Bangladesh Border

  • 10 Aug 2024

On 9th August, 2024, in response to the on-going unrest in Bangladesh, the Central government established a committee led by a senior BSF officer to oversee the Indo-Bangladesh border situation and ensure the safety of Indian nationals and minority communities in Bangladesh.

Key Points

  • Committee Formation: The Union government has set up a committee to monitor the Indo-Bangladesh border, chaired by the Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Security Force (BSF) Eastern Command, to address the situation in Bangladesh and maintain communication with Bangladeshi authorities.
  • Committee Composition: In addition to the BSF ADG, the committee includes the IG of BSF Frontier HQ South Bengal, IG of BSF Frontier HQ Tripura, Member (Planning & Development) of the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI), and the Secretary of LPAI.
  • Government's Communication: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the formation of the committee on X, emphasizing its role in ensuring the safety and security of Indian nationals and minority communities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh.
  • Prime Minister's Statement: Prime Minister extended greetings to Muhammad Yunus, the new head of the interim Bangladeshi government, and expressed hopes for a swift return to normalcy and the protection of minority communities in Bangladesh.
  • BSF's Recent Actions: Earlier this week, the BSF dealt with several incidents involving Bangladeshi nationals near the India-Bangladesh border, who gathered due to concerns about protests in Bangladesh.
  • BSF’s Response: The BSF responded to civilian gatherings near the border by ensuring their safety and managing the situation with the assistance of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local authorities, leading to the safe return of around 35 civilians to their homes.
  • Ongoing Vigilance: The BSF has increased its presence and vigilance along the border, with additional forces deployed to handle any potential disturbances effectively and maintain border security.