Asia 885
Participants: 750 India/771 Bangladesh
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: 1–25 deaths
Narrative: Clashes between Indian and Bangladeshi forces occurred about every two
months from 2002 to 2007. Many of the clashes started when civilians would cross the
border and attack villagers in the other country, forcing responses by official forces.
India then began a policy of forcible expulsion of Bangladeshis living in their border
area. This contributed to an escalation of hostilities.
MID#4582
Dispute Number: 4582
Date(s): February 1, 2008 to February 10, 2008
Participants: 750 India/771 Bangladesh
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: There were two incidents across the India-Bangladesh border in February
- In the first incident Indian border troops killed three Bangladeshi cattle trad-
ers they thought were trying to cross the border. Indian and Bangladeshi forces then
exchanged fire nine days later.
MID#4590
Dispute Number: 4590
Date(s): July 18, 2008
Participants: 771 Bangladesh/750 India
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: 1–25 deaths
Narrative: Indian troops were trying to prevent cattle smuggling across the border
and clashed with Bangladeshi troops.
MID#4592
Dispute Number: 4592
Date(s): December 25, 2008 to December 28, 2008
Participants: 750 India/771 Bangladesh
Outcome (and Settlement): Compromise (Negotiated)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: An Indian survey vessel, escorted by naval forces, entered Bangladeshi
waters. Bangladesh sent two warships to intercept.
MID#4593
Dispute Number: 4593
Date(s): February 28, 2009 to July 4, 2010
Participants: 750 India/771 Bangladesh