Border fencing work in West Bengal's Malda halted due to Bangladesh objections

economictimes.indiatimes.com February 3, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

Fencing work near the Bangladesh border in Malda, West Bengal, is currently suspended due to objections from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). This halt follows a period of construction that began in April 2024 and was previously conducted with mutual consent. The suspension started in November 2024 after BGB raised concerns. A recent sector commandant-level meeting between BGB and India's Border Security Force (BSF) took place on January 18, 2025, to discuss the situation informally. Upcoming DG-level talks may address the issue further. The fencing is being constructed within 150 yards of the border, which requires prior agreement between both countries.


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