Border with India to remain closed for another 14 days: Secretary

The border closure with India has been extended for another 14 days till July 14 amid the worsening Covid-19 situation in Bangladesh.

"All other (previous) conditions remain the same," Mashfee Binte Shams, secretary (East) of the foreign affairs ministry, told UNB confirming the extension.

The decision was taken in an inter-ministerial meeting, virtual held with foreign secretary Masud Bin Momen in the chair on Monday.

Earlier, the government extended the border closure with India for a number of times and it was extended till June 30.

Although the border with India is closed, cargoes carrying goods are allowed to operate as usual.

As per the previous decision, people’s migration of general people Bangladesh and India will be suspended through land ports temporarily.

The Bangladeshi citizens currently travelling to India for treatment and having visas with validity for less than 15 days could enter Bangladesh through only Benapole, Akhaura and Burimari.

They will need permission from Bangladesh missions in New Delhi, Kolkata, and Agartala and with a mandatory Covid-19 negative certificates done through PCR test within 72 hours of entry.