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rebels across the border in early December. Troops from India and Bangladesh then
clashed in January and twice in April 1984, killing 12 Indian and one Bangladeshi sol-
dier. On May 7, the chiefs of each state’s border guards met, and India agreed to halt
fence construction until a formal ruling on the fence—whether it would be considered
a defensive structure. On May 28, a Hindu protest at the Bangladeshi High Commis-
sion in New Delhi turned violent when police opened fire, killing one and injuring
two. Then, on June 10, India and Bangladesh signed an agreement to withdraw troops
from their common border by the end of the month.
MID#3626
Dispute Number: 3626
Date(s): March 7, 1986 to April 14, 1986
Participants: 750 India/771 Bangladesh
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (Negotiated)
Fatalities: 1–25 deaths
Narrative: India resumed construction of a fence on its border with Bangladesh, fol-
lowing an increased number of border violations. Then, in mid-April 1986, Bangla-
desh forces fired on the construction zone, which began a series of clashes between the
two countries. On April 20, 1986, Indian and Bangladeshi delegations met in Belonia.
India protested the Bangladeshi fire into Indian territory, and Bangladesh asked for
India to stop building the fence. India refused stating that the fence was necessary to
save Belonia from the erosion of the Muhuri River.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from February 27, 1986. End Date changed
from April 22, 1986. Outcome changed from Unclear. Settlement changed from None.
MID#2779
Dispute Number: 2779
Date(s): June 1, 1987 to June 25, 1987
Participants: 750 India/771 Bangladesh
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: 1–25 deaths
Narrative: On June 1, 1987, approximately 50 of India’s border security forces
crossed into Bengali territory and attacked villagers, killing 11 and wounding two.
Bangladesh strongly protested. On June 25, another incident occurred in which Indian
border security forces attacked Bangladesh border guards, killing seven. Bangladesh
again protested, demanding punishment for those responsible and compensation for
lost life and property.
MID#4005
Dispute Number: 4005
Date(s): June 25, 1995
Participants: 771 Bangladesh/750 India
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)