Lalmonirhat, Jan 11, (V7N) - In a direct violation of international border laws, the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) attempted to build a barbed wire fence at the Dahagram border under the Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat district on Friday morning, raising concerns among border security forces in Bangladesh. The construction was carried out without prior approval or agreement with the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).
 
At around 11 am on Friday, BSF personnel and construction workers were seen working along the zero line at the 8/41 pillar area in the Dahagram Club Para region of Patgram upazila. This activity took place along the Bangladesh-India border in an area where, according to international law, the construction of any structure, including fences, within 150 yards of the zero line is strictly prohibited, except for agricultural purposes.
 
Upon noticing the construction, BGB members stationed at the border swiftly intervened and instructed the BSF personnel to halt their work, highlighting the breach of border regulations. Despite the intervention, a larger contingent of BSF personnel soon arrived and forcibly resumed the construction of the barbed wire fence, disregarding the concerns raised by the BGB.
 
The incident has sparked tensions at the border, as it poses a threat to the peaceful coexistence of both countries in the region. According to Jamil Ahmed, the commander of BGB’s Panbari Company under 51 BGB, immediate actions were taken to address the situation. He confirmed that patrols in the area have been intensified, and surveillance has been significantly increased to monitor the situation and prevent further violations.
 
The construction of barbed wire fences along borders is a sensitive issue, and it is expected that any such activities would be carried out with mutual consent between the border forces of both countries. The latest attempt by the BSF to construct the fence without proper diplomatic agreements has raised concerns regarding the potential escalation of border tensions and the violation of international norms that govern the peaceful resolution of such disputes.
 
As the situation continues to develop, the BGB remains vigilant and is working in close coordination with other relevant authorities to ensure that the rights of Bangladesh are upheld, and that no further construction takes place in violation of international law.
 
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