NN Online:
Adviser to the Ministry of Home Affairs Retired Lt Col Jahangir Alam on Sunday said that any unauthorised intrusion across the country’s borders will not be tolerated.
He made this remark while speaking to reporters after a meeting on law and order ahead of the celebration of 31st night and Christmas at the secretariat on Sunday.
Regarding tensions along the border, He said, “We’ve been vigilant on the entire border, not only in Sylhet but also in Benapole and other borders the Border Guard Bangladesh members have been on alert. You [reporters] publish true news, those who spread false news will be shamed.”
The adviser said the Indian secretary to the Ministry of External Affairs will visit Bangladesh and the secretary-level talks will be held.
Replying to another question, the home adviser expressed his optimism that the normalcy in bilateral relationship between the two countries will return through the forthcoming meeting.
He said they will shut the normal bars on the 31st night.
“On many occasions, nuisance is created on the 31st night celebrations. If you tell the youth in advance that such behavior is inappropriate, they will be more cautious.”
