Joint night patrols to intensify in vulnerable areasThe Border forces of Bangladesh and India have decided to intensify joint patrols in vulnerable areas at night, as part of initiatives to bring border deaths down to zero. Border forces of the two countries issued a press statement after signing a joint record of discussions during the five-day coordination conference. During the meeting, the BGB chief voiced concerns over deaths and assaults of Bangladeshi citizens at the border. Bangladesh and Indian border forces also decided to stop people from both sides from crossing the border illegally. The conference has decided to hold the next director general level border conference by the second week of April in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 25, 2020 16:07 UTC