The ministry of external affairs summoned Bangladesh's acting high commissioner to India, Nural Islam, to the South Block at 2pm on Monday( 13 January), to discuss ongoing border security issues.

• During the meeting, India reiterated its commitment to ensuring a crime-free border and stressed on its "expectation that all earlier understandings will be implemented"
• The MEA pointed out India's adherence to protocols and agreements regarding border security measures, including fencing, as agreed upon by the two governments of neighbouring nations and the respective border forces, the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).
• India also restated its commitment to maintaining a crime-free border, addressing challenges such as cross-border smuggling, criminal activities, and trafficking. Key measures like barbed wire fencing, border lighting, technical installations, and cattle fences were highlighted as crucial for securing the border.