Reduction in Infiltration from Bangladesh after Parliamentary Panel Meeting
Shashi Tharoor, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, mentioned a decrease in infiltration from Bangladesh after a recent panel meeting. Experts provided insights on the future of India-Bangladesh relations.
Meeting Details
Shashi Tharoor, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, stated that there has been a decline in the number of people coming from Bangladesh to India after the panel's meeting. The committee recorded expert testimonies regarding the examination of the subject 'Future of India-Bangladesh Relationship.' Tharoor highlighted the valuable insights provided by former Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon, Lt. General (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain, former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das, and Professor Amita.
Recent Developments
India strongly condemned the demolition of a Durga temple in Dhaka, criticizing the role of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for allowing the destruction under the pretext of illegal land use. The temple demolition, conducted by Bangladesh Railway authorities, sparked controversy and diplomatic friction between the two countries.
New Restrictions
In response to controversial remarks made by Muhammad Yunus, India imposed restrictions on the entry of Bangladeshi ready-made garments and other products through its northeastern land ports, rerouting exports through alternate ports and increasing logistic costs significantly.