The committee will be tasked with maintaining communication channels with Bangladeshi authorities...
Digital Desk: In response to the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, the Government of India has established a high-level committee to closely monitor the situation along the India-Bangladesh Border (IBB). This move comes amid a severe crisis in Bangladesh, following the sudden resignation and departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the formation of the committee via a post on the social media platform X. The committee will be tasked with maintaining communication channels with Bangladeshi authorities, ensuring the safety and security of Indian nationals, Hindus, and other minority communities residing in Bangladesh.
The committee is led by the Additional Director General (ADG) of the Border Security Force (BSF), Eastern Command. It includes key members such as the Inspectors General (IG) of BSF Frontier Headquarters in South Bengal and Tripura, along with the Member (Planning & Development) of the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) and the Secretary of the LPAI.
The need for this committee arose following a series of violent events in Bangladesh. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country in a military aircraft, leaving behind a power vacuum that has since been filled by an interim military government. The chaos has resulted in widespread protests, with over 400 people reported dead within a fortnight. Anti-government demonstrations reached a peak when hundreds stormed Hasina’s residence, leading to extensive vandalism and looting.
The violence has severely impacted Bangladesh's minority Hindu community. Several Hindu temples, homes, and businesses have been attacked, and at least two Hindu leaders affiliated with the Awami League have been killed since Hasina's departure. The situation has drawn international concern, with the United Nations urging an end to the violence.
The committee’s role will be crucial in safeguarding the interests of minorities in Bangladesh and preventing any spillover effects into India.
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