Dhaka: Prime Minister’s foreign affairs adviser M. Humayun Kabir today stated that Bangladesh is not intimidated by barbed wire and will not remain silent if killings along the border continue. Speaking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Humayun Kabir emphasized that both the people and government of Bangladesh are unafraid of border fencing and will advocate for national interests whenever necessary.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Humayun Kabir highlighted the need for the Indian government to adopt a more humane approach to border security issues if it wishes to strengthen people-to-people relations between the two nations. His comments followed the announcement by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari that the West Bengal government has begun transferring land to the Border Security Force for fencing the India-Bangladesh frontier.
Humayun Kabir remarked on the distinction between election rhetoric and governance, noting that Bangladesh would closely watch whether the new West Bengal administration’s political statements translate into state policy. “We don’t want to become involved in their internal politics. Our relationship is primarily with the central government,” he stated.
The adviser issued a warning that Bangladesh would not remain silent if border killings persist, asserting that the situation along the frontier would not continue as it has in the past. He also stressed the importance of regional peace, stability, and dialogue, affirming Bangladesh’s commitment to maintaining constructive relations with neighboring and regional countries despite existing challenges.
He concluded by acknowledging the commitment from both countries’ leaderships to advance bilateral relations, expressing hope that outstanding issues would be resolved through continued dialogue.