A Bangladesh delegation led by Major General Aziz Ahmed, Director General Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) called on the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh recently. The Bangladesh delegation is participating in ‘Border Coordination Conference’ between the BGB and Border Security Force (BSF) in New Delhi.

Devendra Kumar Pathak, Director General of BSF, appraised the Home Minister that the issues of common interest of both countries and forces like violence on the border, trans-border crime, smuggling of narcotics and FICN (faked Indian currency notes) are discussed. The two border forces also discussed action against the Indian insurgent groups and destruction of their hideouts, joint efforts for prevention of illegal migration and human trafficking of Bangladeshi nationals, effective implementation of coordinated border management plan for preventing trans-border crimes.

Rajnath Singh expressed his satisfaction on India-Bangladesh border situation as the two border forces are taking necessary confidence-building measures and are carrying out joint patrolling along the border. He mentioned that the two countries enjoy cordial relations and should continue mutual dialogue for strengthening bilateral relations.