The Deadly Border Between Bangladesh and India

The Deadly Border Between Bangladesh and India

It was a typical day in April 2018, the hottest month in Bangladesh. Rasel Miah, a 14-year-old boy hailing from Phulbari Upazila in Kurigram, accompanied his father Md Hanif Uddin, a farmer, to their field near the Bangladesh-India border, just beyond the 150-yard No Man’s Land. As the sun began to set, Miah and his … Read more

What’s the Buzz at the India-Bangladesh Border Fence?

What’s the Buzz at the India-Bangladesh Border Fence?

The Indian government plans to deploy bee warriors to check criminal activities along its border with Bangladesh. It has decided to install beehives on the India-Bangladesh border fence to curtail cattle smuggling and other crimes such as drug peddling and infiltration. The effort is also aimed at generating livelihood for the local populace. The project … Read more