Bi-annual talks between the chiefs of the border guarding forces of India and Bangladesh are underway in New Delhi. A 24-member delegation of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) led by Director General Maj Gen. Abul Hossain are holding talks with a Border Security Force team led by its chief K K Sharma. The DG-level talks, the 45th between the two sides, is taking place at a BSF camp in New Delhi. <br/>'<br/>Official sources said the movement of Rohingya refugees, smuggling of fake Indian currency notes and narcotics are among a host of issues that will be discussed during the three day meeting. The two sides are also expected to discuss trans-border crimes, including cattle smuggling, activities of Indian insurgent groups based in Bangladesh and prevention of illegal migration. Joint efforts for effective implementation of common agenda programmes and other confidence building measures will also be figured. India shares a 4,096-km-long border with Bangladesh.
News On AIR | October 3, 2017 1:11 PM
Bi-annual talks between chiefs of border guarding forces of India and Bangladesh underway in New Delhi