India and Bangladesh have renewed their commitment to maintaining peace along the shared border while expanding bilateral cooperation through stronger coordination, intelligence sharing, and joint security initiatives.

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• India and Bangladesh reaffirmed their shared commitment to preserving peace, tranquillity, stability, and effective management along the international border through continued bilateral cooperation.
• The 57th Director General Level Border Coordination Conference between the Border Security Force and Border Guard Bangladesh was held in New Delhi from 8 to 11 June 2026.
• The meeting served as an important platform to assess the prevailing border situation and discuss matters related to security, coordination, and efficient border management.
• Both sides agreed to strengthen coordinated patrols, enhance surveillance mechanisms, improve real-time information exchange, and increase cooperation against cross-border criminal activities.
• The Indian delegation was led by Border Security Force Director General Praveen Kumar, while the Bangladesh delegation was headed by Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui.
• Officials from both countries signed the Joint Record of Discussions, reflecting consensus on measures intended to improve operational cooperation and bilateral understanding.
• The agreed initiatives are expected to contribute to more effective border management while reinforcing friendly relations and mutual confidence between the neighbouring countries.
• The next Director General Level Border Coordination Conference is proposed to be held in Dhaka in November 2026 at a mutually convenient time agreed upon by both sides.