The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has reportedly begun constructing a road and barbed-wire fence within 150 yards of the international boundary at the Khalishakotal border in Fulbari upazila of Kurigram, Bangladesh. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) objected to the activity, citing a breach of international law, and lodged a formal protest. A flag meeting between 12 members of both forces was held near international boundary pillar 934 on Thursday afternoon to address the issue.

According to reports, the disputed one-kilometer road runs from sub-pillar 1 to sub-pillar 11 of pillar 934, connecting areas in India’s Cooch Behar district. The road lies between 50 and 70 yards from the zero line, placing it well within the 150-yard restriction zone. The BGB has previously raised objections to similar construction attempts, which the BSF had halted. However, this time the BSF continued work despite BGB’s protest, leading to heightened tension along the border.

BGB commander Subedar Abu Taher confirmed the flag meeting and stated that some construction materials were being removed from the site by the BSF following the discussions.