During the recent Director General-level talks between the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India's Border Security Force (BSF), the two sides maintained differing positions on the issue of 'push-ins'βthe alleged forced return of individuals across the border. The talks, held in New Delhi from June 9 to 11, 2026, aimed to address border management and security concerns.
According to a joint statement issued after the meeting, the BGB raised concerns about the 'push-in' of Bangladeshi nationals by the BSF, which the Indian side denied. The BSF maintained that all border crossings are handled according to standard operating procedures and that no forced returns occur. The issue has been a point of contention in previous talks as well.
Despite the disagreement, both sides agreed to enhance joint patrols and intelligence sharing to prevent cross-border crimes. They also discussed the construction of border infrastructure and the use of non-lethal weapons to reduce casualties. The next DG-level talks are scheduled to be held in Dhaka in 2027.
