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Benapole–Petrapole border ceremony at the India-Bangladesh border crossing site is a beating retreat flag ceremony jointly held by the military of both nations every day at 6 pm, which is open to the public as tourist attractions. [59] [60] No special permit or ticket is needed. India has similar border ceremonies with other nations.
Diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India began to deteriorate after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina, a strong ally of India, following the Students-Peoples' uprising in July–August 2024. As the Indian media began a disinformation campaign against Bangladesh , the Indian government repeatedly expressed concerns over what they ...
Pages in category "Bangladesh–India border crossings" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
This joint retreat ceremony of 30 minutes resulting in lowering of national flags of India and Bangladesh is jointly conducted by BSF (Border Security Force) and BGB (Border Guard Bangladesh). [3] The "Wagah of the East" as it is known, the Petrapole-Benapole border ceremony starts off with opening of gates on India and Bangladesh side. [4]
After independence of Bangladesh in 1971, Bangladesh government started to export jute in India through this border crossing. In 1984-85 the responsibility to manage and control Benapole crossing was given to Mongla Port Authority and transformed into custom division.
The death of Bangladeshi nationals along the Bangladesh–India border has adversely affected the Bangladesh–India relations. [29] [57] The Daily Star described the issue as one that is "highly emotive" in Bangladesh. [43] On the border death, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said it was a matter of "grave concern" to her. [58]
Benapole–Petrapole border ceremony, a similar but much friendlier ceremony than the Indo-Pakistani Attari-Wagah ceremony, is held daily jointly by India's Border Security Force and Border Guards Bangladesh at India-Bangladesh border from 4.30 to 5 pm. It is open to civilians without any ticket or special permit.
On 6 December, Bangladesh and India celebrate Friendship Day commemorating India's recognition of Bangladesh and the continued friendship between the two countries. [40] From November 2013, A Wagah Border-like ceremony is being organised at Petrapole (in West Bengal, India) - Benapole (Bangladesh) border checkpoint. The ceremony which includes ...