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BSF, BGB exchange sweets
As goodwill gesture on the occasion of India’s 66th Republic Day celebration, troops of paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF), stationed along the India-Bangladesh border at Akhaura gave away sweets to their BGB counterparts.
Published : 26 Jan 2015, 09:22 AM
Updated : 26 Jan 2015, 09:22 AM
Commandant (CO) Chitra Pal 195 battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) gave sweet boxes to 12 battalion Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) official Ali Subedar Arshad, BGB who greeted him on Monday.
“We cooperate and jointly conduct operations with the BGB so that we can maintain peace on the border. This also brings us closer," said CO Pal.
He also greeted all residents of Bangladesh on behalf of BSF.
The gesture was equally reciprocated by BGB officials and Jawans.
BSF and BGB exchange sweets and greetings on several occasions including Diwali, Eid, Holi, Independence Day and Republic Day.
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