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Bangladesh Turning into Crime Corridor after Hasina’s Exit: CM Manik Saha
Dec 19, 2025Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Friday expressed serious concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh following the exit of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, alleging that the neighbouring country is increasingly being used as a corridor for criminal activities.
Speaking to the media after attending a programme at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala, Dr. Saha said incidents of theft, robbery, vandalism and arson have risen sharply across Bangladesh. Describing the situation as “terrible” and alarming, he pointed to recent protests by Bangladeshi nationals outside Indian visa offices and attacks on media establishments as signs of growing instability.
The Chief Minister said the Government of India is keeping a close watch on developments along the India–Bangladesh international border, particularly in Tripura. He added that regular ground reports from border areas are being forwarded to New Delhi to keep the central leadership informed.
“India is fully prepared to handle any situation,” Dr. Saha asserted, adding that security arrangements along the international border have been further strengthened to ensure safety and stability.
Meanwhile, amid rising concerns over the situation in Bangladesh, senior officials of the Indian Army led by a Lieutenant General visited Belonia on Friday to review the ground situation along the India–Bangladesh border. The delegation conducted on-the-spot inspections of the Muhuri Char area and other sensitive stretches along the barbed-wire border.
During the visit, the senior officers interacted with officials of the Border Security Force (BSF), local security agencies and the civil administration, holding discussions on strategic and security-related issues. Sources said the visit was aimed at assessing border preparedness and potential threats amid heightened tensions and anti-India rhetoric from jihadist groups.
Security has been tightened in the border areas as authorities continue to maintain heightened vigilance.
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