The Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) today held a sector commander level coordination meeting near Barsora Land Customs Station in Bangladesh aim to strengthen bilateral relations, ensure better coordination, and address various border-related issues.
The meeting is the first after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government last month, raising concerns over military cooperation and border security between the two neighbouring countries.
The BSF delegation was led by Manoj Kumar Barnwal, DIG, Sector HQ BSF Shillong while Md. Saiful Islam Chowdhury, Deputy Director General, Sector Commander BGB, Sylhet, Bangladesh led the BGB delegates.
The BSF said the commanders of both the border guarding forces discussed on various border-related issues such as co-ordinated Border Management Plan and other matters of mutual interest.
“Both sides expressed satisfaction with the meaningful and cordial discussions, which reflect friendly bilateral relationships between the two countries. Both commanders reiterated their commitment to fostering a secure and peaceful border environment and praised the ongoing efforts of their respective forces in maintaining tranquility in the region,” a statement said.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both parties agreeing to hold regular coordination meetings in the future to ensure continued cooperation and the smooth functioning of border management operations.