- Bilateral arrangements are underway between leaders, including Narendra Modi, to discuss deepening cooperation and handle the repatriation of illegal immigrants involving Bangladesh.
- India is building border fences with Bangladesh, with the Indian government providing land and support to the Border Security Force.
- The India-Bangladesh border, which involves both countries, stretches 4,156 kilometres.
West Bengal and Bangladesh share a 2,217-km border.
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Updated May 28
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What happened
West Bengal and Bangladesh share a 2,217-km border.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Murshidabad district, located in West Bengal, borders Bangladesh.Sub-event
- Bangladesh and West Bengal are discussing the joint management and jurisdiction over their shared international border.Sub-event
The border between West Bengal and Bangladesh is 2,217 km long.1 source
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The entities involved
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West Bengal
Indian state
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Bangladesh
country in South Asia
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