Bangladesh has reacted strongly to India’s renewed border fencing plans along the international border.
Dhaka said barbed wire fencing cannot intimidate the country.
The reaction came after the West Bengal government approved land transfers for fencing projects near the border.
The land will be handed over to the Border Security Force for faster construction work.
The latest Bangladesh border fencing tensions have increased political attention in both countries.
Bangladesh has also placed its border forces on alert following the announcement.
Dhaka Calls For A Humane Approach
Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir criticised the fencing move during a media briefing in Dhaka.
He said Bangladesh would strongly protect its national interests whenever required.
Kabir also urged India to follow a more humane border policy.
He said border management should not damage people-to-people relations between both nations.
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West Bengal Government Speeds Up Fence Work
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari recently announced that pending land transfer issues would be cleared within 45 days.
The BJP government says stronger fencing is necessary to stop illegal infiltration and cross-border crime.
India and Bangladesh share one of the world’s longest international borders.
Several stretches already have fencing, but some sections remain uncovered.
The Border Security Force guards India’s side of the border.
Border Guard Bangladesh manages security operations on the Bangladesh side.
Border Issue Draws Fresh Attention
Border-related disputes have caused diplomatic tension between the two countries several times in the past.
Human rights groups have also raised concerns over civilian deaths near border areas.
Despite the sharp comments, Bangladesh said it does not want to interfere in India’s internal politics.
Officials in Dhaka stressed that relations with New Delhi remain important for regional stability.
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Political experts believe the issue could become more sensitive in the coming weeks.
Both governments continue to monitor developments along the border closely.
The growing Bangladesh border fencing tensions come at a time of wider uncertainty in South Asia.
Diplomatic discussions between both countries are expected to continue in the coming days.
