Escalating Tensions Along the Indo-Bangladesh Border: A Strategic Flashpoint in the Making
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Indo-Bangladesh border, stretching over 4,000 kilometres and dissecting densely populated rural heartlands, is again at the centre of a potentially serious regional flashpoint. In recent weeks, allegations have surfaced from credible Bangladeshi sources, including the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and major Dhaka-based media outlets, that India’s Border Security Force Continue Reading
Prospects and Perils of Indian Military Adventure via the Siliguri Corridor
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe recent remarks by Indian Army Major (Retired) Gaurav Arya regarding the hypothetical “expansion of the Chicken’s Neck” – a colloquial term for the Siliguri Corridor – have sparked significant debate among regional defence observers. Retired officers of the Bangladesh Army, including former Majors, have expressed concern that such statements Continue Reading
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) increases vigilance along Indian and Myanmar borders
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has increased vigilance along the frontier with India and Myanmar due to increased negative security activity. Since July-August revolution in Bangladesh, the Government of India has strengthened border security, which led to an unusually increased presence of Border Security Force (BSF). Several Bangladeshi nationals have Continue Reading