No defence structure can be constructed within 150 yards of the India-Bangladesh boundary by either side. But is wire fencing a 'defence structure'? Here is what the disagreement is all about, and what experts have to say.

Home and Agriculture Adviser, Lieutenant General (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, has assured that there is no tension along the India-Bangladesh border.

Hours after Bangladesh government summoned the Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka and expressed ‘deep concern’ over recent fencing activities by the BSF at the border, the Ministry of External Affairs

The tensions between India and Bangladesh primarily stem from allegations by Dhaka that India is attempting to construct fences at five locations along the India-Bangladesh border, which Bangladesh claims violates an existing bilateral agreement between the two nations.

India summons Bangladesh Head of Mission over border issue, escalating tensions along India-Bangladesh borders.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it was conveyed to Bangladesh’s acting High Commissioner Nural Islam that India observed all protocols and agreements between the two governments on security measures at the border and expects that all earlier understandings will be implemented by Bangladesh along with a cooperative approach to combating cross-border crimes.

The statement said that India reiterated its “commitment to ensuring a crime-free border by effectively addressing the challenges of cross-border criminal activities, smuggling, movement of criminals and trafficking”.

India summoned the Bangladeshi deputy high commissioner to discuss escalating border issues, following a meeting between Indian diplomat Pranay Verma

Dhaka: Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on Sunday summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over border tensions. The development came hours after Dhaka alleged that India was trying to construct fences at five locations along the Indo-Bangla border,

The foreign ministry of Bangladesh summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Sunday following rising tensions over border issues.

As New Delhi voices concerns for Hindu rights in Bangladesh while sheltering the ousted Sheikh Hasina, accusations of meddling run rife Once seen as a cornerstone of South Asian diplomacy, the relationship between India and Bangladesh is now under strain,