According to sources in the BSF, the fencing work along the international border in Malda district began in April and continued smoothly for the next three months.

Dhaka: Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on Sunday summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over border tensions. The development came hours after Dhaka alleged that India was trying to construct fences at five locations along the Indo-Bangla border,

The foreign ministry of Bangladesh summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Sunday following rising tensions over border issues.

The statement said that India reiterated its “commitment to ensuring a crime-free border by effectively addressing the challenges of cross-border criminal activities, smuggling, movement of criminals and trafficking”.

As New Delhi voices concerns for Hindu rights in Bangladesh while sheltering the ousted Sheikh Hasina, accusations of meddling run rife Once seen as a cornerstone of South Asian diplomacy, the relationship between India and Bangladesh is now under strain,

India and Bangladesh held crucial discussions on Sunday regarding escalating tensions along their shared border, with both sides vowing to adopt a "cooperative approach to combating crime." The talks were held after India’s envoy to Bangladesh was summoned following growing concerns over disputes at the border,