Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated on Monday that India's decision to install barbed-wire fencing along its border is their internal matter.

However, he emphasized that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) remains on high alert to prevent illegal infiltration and maintain law and order.

The Minister made these remarks during a press briefing at the Secretariat following a meeting on improving the living standards of salt farmers, chaired by the Prime Minister.

His comments come in response to statements made by West Bengal’s Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari.

During the first cabinet meeting of the new state government at Howrah’s state secretariat, Adhikari announced that the BJP-led West Bengal government would hand over the necessary land to the Border Security Force (BSF) within 45 days to facilitate the construction of the border fence.

When questioned on the matter, the Home Minister said, "I am not yet aware of the specifics regarding Indian authorities' plans for border fencing. Regardless, it is their internal administrative decision."

Minister Ahmed noted the recent change of government in West Bengal, stating that political shifts or administrative choices within an Indian state—such as fence construction—remain their own prerogative.

The Minister explicitly clarified that Bangladesh maintains diplomatic relations with India's central government based on sovereign equality. He asserted that a change in the political landscape of a specific state does not impact Bangladesh's foreign policy or bilateral ties.

Addressing rumors circulating on social media regarding alleged post-election communal tensions in West Bengal, the Home Minister warned that old and misleading videos are being used for propaganda.

He confirmed that neither the Ministry of Home Affairs nor the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has evidence of any situation that would negatively impact Bangladesh, and he urged the public not to be misled by misinformation.