Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:48am on 12 May 2026,Tuesday India Global
Bangladesh responded sharply after the new BJP-led West Bengal government announced plans to transfer land to the Border Security Force for fencing the India-Bangladesh border. Bangladesh Prime Minister adviser Tarique Rahman’s foreign affairs adviser Humaiun Kobir said Dhaka “cannot be intimidated with barbed wire” and urged India to adopt a more humane approach toward border issues. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the decision during his first cabinet meeting after assuming office. Bangladesh also raised concerns over alleged “push-back” incidents involving undocumented migrants. Responding to Dhaka’s remarks, India said the issue must be viewed in the context of repatriating illegal Bangladeshi nationals and called for bilateral cooperation. (PC: PTI)
