Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has issued a clear mandate to New Delhi to end "border killings," emphasizing that such incidents must not recur in the future.

The Minister delivered this message directly to Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Kumar Verma, during a high-level meeting at the Secretariat on Sunday.

“I told the Indian High Commissioner that we do not want to hear about any more border killings,” Minister Salahuddin told reporters following the discussion.

He stressed that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and the Border Security Force (BSF) must maintain constant communication and hold regular meetings to prevent further fatalities along the frontier.

According to the Minister, the Indian side expressed "sincerity" regarding the issue and assured that necessary instructions would be relayed to their relevant security agencies.

The meeting, which served as a courtesy call following the formation of the new government, also addressed the ongoing disruption of Indian tourist visas.

The High Commissioner noted that attacks on Indian consulates and visa offices over the past 18 months had hampered operations, but assured the Minister that visa services would be resumed gradually.

Security, trade, and regional stability remained at the forefront of the diplomatic engagement. Minister Salahuddin underscored that Bangladesh seeks a partnership with India rooted in "sovereign equality and mutual respect."

He added that cooperation must be built on the basis of mutual interest and dignity, ensuring that all areas of trade and diplomacy benefit both neighboring nations.