The 57th director general-level border conference between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India’s Border Security Force (BSF) concluded in New Delhi on Thursday after four days of discussions. Bangladesh raised key issues including border killings, push-in attempts, drug and arms smuggling, illegal infrastructure within 150 yards of the border, and water-sharing concerns. However, the Indian side reportedly refrained from agreeing to any binding measures or timelines, prompting dissatisfaction in Dhaka. Notably, the traditional joint press briefing was canceled, with both sides issuing separate statements a day apart.

According to Dhaka-based sources cited in the report, most outcomes were limited to diplomatic language about cooperation and joint efforts, without measurable progress. Bangladesh expressed particular concern over continued border killings, push-in incidents, and India’s construction activities violating international norms. The BGB also highlighted drug trafficking routes and armed group activities across the border, but India offered no specific commitments. The absence of a joint briefing and lack of concrete results have fueled speculation about deep-seated differences between the two sides.

The next BGB-BSF conference is scheduled to take place in Dhaka in November, where unresolved issues are expected to resurface.