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What is the primary concern reiterated by the Bangladesh side (BGB) during the DG-level talks with the Indian side (BSF)?
What is the primary concern reiterated by the Bangladesh side (BGB) during the DG-level talks with the Indian side (BSF)?
- The need for increased border fencing along the 4,096 km border.
- The cessation of discussions regarding cross-border crimes.
- The urgent need to completely eliminate border killings. (correct)
- The strict implementation of coordinated border management plans.
According to the BSF, what justifies their ongoing erection of single-row fences along the border?
According to the BSF, what justifies their ongoing erection of single-row fences along the border?
- Past agreements made between the two sovereign countries that the BGB should adhere to. (correct)
- A unanimous decision made during the current DG-level talks in New Delhi.
- A recent directive from the Indian government mandating complete border security by the end of the year.
- The necessity to prevent the illegal immigration of individuals from Bangladesh into India.
What is the BGB's counter-argument regarding the erection of border fences by the BSF?
What is the BGB's counter-argument regarding the erection of border fences by the BSF?
- The BSF must provide financial compensation to local communities affected by the fencing.
- Fencing should be preceded by a joint survey conducted by border guards from both nations. (correct)
- The BSF must obtain permission from the BGB before starting any fencing work.
- Fences should only be erected in areas with high levels of cross-border smuggling.
Which of the following measures was NOT a topic of deliberation during the meeting between the BGB and BSF?
Which of the following measures was NOT a topic of deliberation during the meeting between the BGB and BSF?
What change was observed in this year's DG-level talks compared to previous meetings between the BGB and BSF?
What change was observed in this year's DG-level talks compared to previous meetings between the BGB and BSF?
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Bangladesh, according to the information provided?
Which Indian state shares the longest border with Bangladesh, according to the information provided?
What aspect of border transgressors did the Bangladesh delegation emphasize during discussions with the BSF?
What aspect of border transgressors did the Bangladesh delegation emphasize during discussions with the BSF?
The implementation of the coordinated border management plan, according to the Indian delegation, is primarily aimed at achieving what objective?
The implementation of the coordinated border management plan, according to the Indian delegation, is primarily aimed at achieving what objective?
Flashcards
Biennial DG-level Talks
Biennial DG-level Talks
Talks held every two years between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Border Security Force (BSF) to discuss border-related issues.
Zero Border Killings
Zero Border Killings
Bangladesh wants India to eliminate killings along the border.
Coordinated Border Management Plan
Coordinated Border Management Plan
A plan implemented to control organized crime that occurs across the border.
Joint Survey for Border Fencing
Joint Survey for Border Fencing
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Cross-Border Crimes
Cross-Border Crimes
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Phensedyl
Phensedyl
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Yaba
Yaba
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4,096 km
4,096 km
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Study Notes
- The biennial Director General (DG)-level talks between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Border Security Force (BSF) have entered the second day.
- Bangladesh has reiterated the urgent need to eliminate border killings.
- The 55th meeting between the BSF and BGB is the first official meeting in Delhi since the change of government on August 5.
- Bangladesh argues that while border transgressions can be tried under existing laws, killings are not justifiable.
- The Indian delegation has stated that the coordinated border management plan needs to be implemented to stop organised crime at the border.
- The BGB delegation is headed by Director General Maj General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui.
- The BSF is led by DG Daljit Singh Chawdhary.
- Border fencing by the BSF was also discussed during the meeting.
- The BSF claimed single-row fences were erected per past agreements between the two countries which the BGB should follow.
- The BGB said that based on an understanding between both sides, fencing should be preceded by a joint survey by border guards to decide where and how to set up fences.
- Measures to check cross-border crimes were discussed, which included smuggling of phensedyl, yaba, arms, and other narcotics.
- The meeting was "friendly" and sensitive bilateral issues were discussed "in a candid manner".
- The BSF hosted a dinner for the 14-member BGB side.
- This year's summit in New Delhi was shortened to three days from the usual five and the talks have been "business-like".
- The BGB team is scheduled to return to Dhaka after the joint minutes of the meeting are signed on the final day.
- Bangladesh and India share a 4,096 km-long border.
- The border spans across five Indian states: West Bengal (2,217 km), Tripura (856 km), Meghalaya (443 km), Assam (262 km), and Mizoram (318 km).
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Border Guard Bangladesh and Border Security Force meet for DG-level talks, focusing on the need to eliminate border killings. They also discussed border transgressions and implementing a coordinated border management plan to stop organised crime. Border fencing was another topic of discussion.
