According to reports, the 13th meeting of the Home Secretaries of India and Bangladesh was held on 16-17 October 2012 at Dhaka. The Indian delegation was led by Mr. R.K. Singh, Union Home Secretary, Government of India. The Bangladesh delegation was led by Mr. C. Q. K. Mustaq Ahmed, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Bangladesh. The two Home Secretaries expressed satisfaction at the visit of both delegation to Agartala – Akhaura Integrated Check Post (ICP) to review the existing infrastructure, and noted that this would facilitate trade between Bangladesh and India, particularly North-East. They also welcomed the opening of several Land Ports/Integrated Check Posts for bilateral trade between Bangladesh and India. Both sides agreed to allow developmental work including construction of ICPs/LCSs within 150 yards of zero line. Both sides also agreed to constitute a high-level team to monitor development of border infrastructure.1

• 1. “Joint Press Statement- Home Secretary Level talks between India and Bangladesh”, Press Information Bureau, GOI, October 19, 2012 at http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=88532