19-Feb-2025 08:36 PM
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Shillong, Feb 19 (Reporter) A sector-level meeting between the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was held on Wednesday to address concerns, maintain peace, and curb cross-border illegal activities.
The meeting was held near BGB BOP Jawdanga in Bangladesh opposite BSF BOP at Durgapara in Meghalaya’s South West Garo Hills district.
The BSF delegation was led by Lalit Mohan Sharma, Deputy Inspector General of BSF, Sector HQ BSF Tura, while Colonel Sarker Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman, Sector Commander BGB Mymensingh, Bangladesh, led the BGB delegation.
“During the meeting, the commanders of both border guarding forces discussed various border-related issues, including the Coordinated Border Management Plan and other matters of mutual interest,” a BSF official said.
He said both the BSF and BGB have expressed satisfaction with the meaningful and cordial discussions, which reflected the friendly bilateral relations between the two countries.
“Both commanders reiterated their commitment to fostering a secure and peaceful border environment and praised the ongoing efforts of their respective forces in maintaining tranquility in the region,” the BSF official said.
He said the meeting concluded on a positive note, with both parties agreeing to hold regular coordination meetings in the future to ensure continued cooperation and the smooth functioning of border management operations...////...