BGB tightens security along border amid rising tensions

The move follows Monday's attack by radical Hindu protesters on Bangladesh's Assistant High Commission in Agartala, India, which has escalated tensions between the two neighboring countries.  

The BGB's increased vigilance aims to ensure peace and stability, particularly as concerns grow over the fallout from recent events, including the arrest of former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges in Bangladesh.  

Adding to the tension, the violent death of government lawyer Saiful Islam Alif during clashes outside a court in Chattogram on November 27 has further strained the situation.  

Bangladesh authorities have urged calm while emphasizing their commitment to maintaining border security and safeguarding national sovereignty in light of the recent developments.