The Gede-Darshana border checkpoint between Bangladesh and India will remain closed for three days due to the legislative assembly election in India’s Nadia district. According to Darshana Immigration In-Charge SI Tuhin, the closure will be in effect from 9:20 a.m. on April 27 until 6:00 p.m. on April 29, 2026. The decision follows an official order from the Indian central government. During this period, passport holders will not be able to cross through the Darshana Integrated Check Post.

However, Indian citizens currently staying in Bangladesh will be allowed to return to India during the closure. Normal operations at the checkpoint are scheduled to resume on April 30, 2026. The temporary suspension aims to facilitate smooth conduct of the election process in the adjacent Indian district.

The closure affects cross-border travelers and trade activities through the Darshana-Gede route, a key land connection between Chuadanga in Bangladesh and Nadia in India.