BSF halts fence construction at border after BGB intervention

Joypurhat, Dec 27 (UNB): Indian Border Security Force (BSF) attempted to construct a barbed-wire fence at the Ghonapara border in Panchbibi upazila of Joypurhat on Saturday morning, violating international border regulations, but were forced to stop after intervention by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

Under dense fog, BSF personnel began the construction near the zero line at East Unchana Ghonapara, under the Koya BOP, around sub-pillars 47, 48, and 49 of border pillar 281. Local residents informed the Koya camp of the Joypurhat-20 BGB Battalion, prompting BGB personnel to arrive at the site and halt the construction.

Subsequently, a flag meeting was held between BGB and BSF officials. During the meeting, BSF assured that no further construction would take place and agreed to remove any erected barbed wire. BGB also formally lodged a protest regarding the incident.

Confirming the incident, Assistant Director of Joypurhat-20 BGB Mohammad Imran Hossain said, "A flag meeting was held today with BSF at the company commander level.