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The Print
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
India, Bangladesh DG-level border talks in Dhaka this month
'The 56th director general-level border talks between India and Bangladesh are expected to be held between August 25-28 at the BGB headquarters at Pilkhana in Dhaka. Talks are held between the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). A BGB delegation visited India in February for these talks. New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) India and Bangladesh are expected to hold their bi-annual border talks in Bangladesh this month-end. This will be the first time that the Indian delegation will travel to Dhaka post the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government last year. 'These talks were originally scheduled for July, but due to some administrative issues, they are now slated for this month,' a source in the security establishment told PTI. A delegation led by BSF DG Daljit Singh Chawdhary will travel to Dhaka for these talks, the source said. BSF officials said a host of issues related to a variety of cross-border crimes along the 4,096 km long international front will be discussed during this meeting. The BSF is expected to take up the issue of illegal infiltration. It will also inform the BGB that it has provided about 5,000 body-worn cameras to its troops on this border so that the evidence of attacks on the force's personnel by miscreants and other such activities on the border can be recorded and a 'strong' action be launched, the officials said. They, however, said the talks were not expected to draw any concrete policy steps as Bangladesh currently has an interim government. Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the interim government in Bangladesh, announced last week that general elections would be held in the country in February 2026. The announcement coincided with the first anniversary of the ouster of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League regime on August 5. The two border forces, during the talks held in Delhi in February, decided to establish a new communication link between the second-in-command rank officers (additional director general) and had identified about 99 fresh patches for erecting a fence along the shared borders. A total of 864.48 km of this front remains unfenced, including 174.51 km of 'non-feasible' gap, according to official data. The DG-level border talks were held annually between 1975 and 1992, but they were made bi-annual in 1993, with either side alternatively travelling to the national capitals of New Delhi and Dhaka. The India-Bangladesh border spans across five states — West Bengal (2,217 km), Tripura (856 km), Meghalaya (443 km), Assam (262 km) and Mizoram (318 km). The BSF is designated as the lead security and intelligence-gathering agency for this front. PTI NES NSD NSD This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
India, Bangladesh DG-level border talks in Dhaka this month
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) India and Bangladesh are expected to hold their bi-annual border talks in Bangladesh this month-end. This will be the first time that the Indian delegation will travel to Dhaka post the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government last year. Talks are held between the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). A BGB delegation visited India in February for these talks. 'The 56th director general-level border talks between India and Bangladesh are expected to be held between August 25-28 at the BGB headquarters at Pilkhana in Dhaka. 'These talks were originally scheduled for July, but due to some administrative issues, they are now slated for this month," a source in the security establishment told PTI. A delegation led by BSF DG Daljit Singh Chawdhary will travel to Dhaka for these talks, the source said. BSF officials said a host of issues related to a variety of cross-border crimes along the 4,096 km long international front will be discussed during this meeting. The BSF is expected to take up the issue of illegal infiltration. It will also inform the BGB that it has provided about 5,000 body-worn cameras to its troops on this border so that the evidence of attacks on the force's personnel by miscreants and other such activities on the border can be recorded and a 'strong" action be launched, the officials said. They, however, said the talks were not expected to draw any concrete policy steps as Bangladesh currently has an interim government. Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser of the interim government in Bangladesh, announced last week that general elections would be held in the country in February 2026. The announcement coincided with the first anniversary of the ouster of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League regime on August 5. The two border forces, during the talks held in Delhi in February, decided to establish a new communication link between the second-in-command rank officers (additional director general) and had identified about 99 fresh patches for erecting a fence along the shared borders. A total of 864.48 km of this front remains unfenced, including 174.51 km of 'non-feasible" gap, according to official data. The DG-level border talks were held annually between 1975 and 1992, but they were made bi-annual in 1993, with either side alternatively travelling to the national capitals of New Delhi and Dhaka. The India-Bangladesh border spans across five states — West Bengal (2,217 km), Tripura (856 km), Meghalaya (443 km), Assam (262 km) and Mizoram (318 km). The BSF is designated as the lead security and intelligence-gathering agency for this front. PTI NES NSD NSD view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 00:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
160-member BSF personnel including 25 women to join UN peacekeeping mission in Congo
File photo NEW DELHI A 160-member Border Security Force ( BSF ) contingent, comprising 25 women personnel, will head to Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday for deployment with the UN peacekeeping mission there. Congo — the third largest country in Africa, bordering Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi — has been plagued with armed conflict for decades now. In a sendoff ceremony organised for the BSF contingent — comprising seven officers including a woman, nine subordinate officers and 144 other personnel including 24 female constables — at the BSF headquarters at CGO Complex here, BSF DG Daljit Singh Chawdhary asked the personnel to maintain exemplary conduct throughout the mission. 'You have been trained for the task, and I am sure you will ensure that the flag of the country and the force is held aloft,' he told the personnel The DG reminding them of the 'unique recognition' BSF has earned by valiantly guarding the border and destroying several Pakistani posts during Operation Sindoor. This will be the 18th BSF contingent, led by Commandant Kailash Singh Mehta, to join the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) located at Beni, a BSF spokesperson said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo 'The contingent will be replacing the 17th BSF contingent, which until now was deployed in Beni and is returning on June 4,' he said. The new BSF contingent has undergone an 11-week-long pre-deployment training, including subjects like UN peacekeeping guidelines, standard operating procedures and policies, public order management, human rights and sexual and gender-based violence, and VIP security protection of civilians, the spokesperson said.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
160-member BSF team sent to Congo for UN peacekeeping duties
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A 160-member Border Security Force (BSF) contingent, comprising 25 women personnel, was on Monday flagged off for deployment with the UN peacekeeping mission in Congo, an African nation ravaged by armed conflict and mass director general (DG) Daljit Singh Chawdhary and other senior officers met the team at the headquarters of the force here on Lodhi Road. The DG asked them to ensure that the flags of India and the force are held high."Your conduct and turnout should be exemplary. You have been trained for the task, and I am sure you will ensure that the flag of the country and the force is held aloft," Chawdhary action of the force during the recent Operation Sindoor has earned the BSF a "unique" recognition, and you should aim to lead by example, he told the Democratic Republic of Congo is the third largest country in Africa, bordering Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Congo has been placed under the United Nations due to internal 18th BSF contingent, led by Commandant Kailash Singh Mehta, will join the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) located at Beni in that country, a BSF spokesperson 160-member team has seven officers, nine subordinate officers and 144 other personnel, including a woman medical officer and 24 female constables, he said."The contingent will be replacing the 17th BSF contingent, which until now was deployed in Beni and is returning on June 4," he team underwent an 11-week-long pre-deployment training, including subjects like UN peacekeeping guidelines, standard operating procedures and policies, public order management, human rights and sexual and gender-based violence, and VIP security protection of civilians, the spokesperson said. PTI
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Centre deploys 580 CAPF companies for Amarnath Yatra
The Centre has ordered deployment of 580 companies, comprising about 42,000 on-ground personnel, of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for the annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir, official sources said on Thursday. While 424 companies are being sent to the union territory (UT), the rest, including about 80 companies that moved to the UT during Operation Sindoor, will be 'relocated' to secure the yatra route, the pilgrims and other areas, including Srinagar, they said. The Union home ministry, officials told news agency PTI, has directed that these forces move 'immediately' and take position in Jammu and Kashmir by the second week of June. The Amarnath Yatra will begin on July 3 and end on August 9. The security deployment plan for the pilgrimage is being prepared keeping in mind the challenges emerging from the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 26 persons, mostly tourists, were killed, they said. 'The Union home ministry has decided to deploy about 580 CAPF companies for the Amarnath Yatra this time. This includes about 150-160 units already present in the UT,' a senior officer said. The companies are drawn from five CAPFs of CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP and SSB. Each of these companies have an operational strength of about 70-75 personnel, he said. CRPF Director General (DG) Gyanendra Pratap Singh had reviewed the preparations for the Amarnath Yatra over the week when he was in Kashmir. BSF DG Daljit Singh Chawdhary too is expected to hold a review of border security and the yatra in Srinagar. The 38-day yatra, which leads to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave housing a naturally formed ice-shivling, is set to commence on July 3. Pilgrims can choose between the traditional 48-km route from Pahalgam in the Anantnag district or the shorter but steeper 14-km Baltal route in the Ganderbal district.
