Indo-Bangladesh Land Swap Deal: A move towards settlement of border disputes

Scientific Essay , 2014 , 10 Pages

Business economics - Miscellaneous

The Indo- Bangladesh land swapping deal was signed by the two nations during visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 6th September 2011. Futures of some 162 enclaves were decided by this land agreement. Since the creation of Pakistan in 1947 these enclaves left without development by their respective country due problem of communication and lack of interest by the political authorities. These enclaves also remain as an obstacle in the way of completing the bare wire fence in the border that caused huge illegal migrants to Assam and other north eastern states. The conclusion of the deal could help India, particularly Assam to control illegal migrants from the neighbouring nation and could also helpful to sort out the long standing border disputes between the two nations.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Title: Indo-Bangladesh Land Swap Deal: A move towards settlement of border disputes
• Abstract
• Full Paper
  • The origin of India-Bangladesh border disputes
  • In 1971, the East Pakistanis were revolted against the country's military junta based in West Pakistan.
  • To promote friendship and mutual cooperation, in 1972 the “Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Peace" was signed between India and Bangladesh.
  • Initially, the Indo- Bangladesh relationship was very much cordial and cooperative.
  • Thought there are different areas of conflict between India and Bangladesh, but the main problem between the two neighbouring country is the border disputes.
  • In February 1980, secretary level meetings were held in Decca for resolving the issue.
  • There are continuous illegal crossing of border by Bangla nationals even after 12 years of its creation with a view to secure settlement on the India side of border.
  • Another shocking incident that created tension between the security forces of either state is the killing of 15 BSF personnel by Bangladesh Rifle.
  • Meanwhile, people of some areas did not accept the Radcliff Commission recommendations during the time of partition of the country in 1947 and that is why the boundary disputes could not be settled.
  • There are 106 Indian enclaves and 92 Bangladeshi enclaves that are main causes of border disputes between the two neighbours.
• Conclusion
• Bibliography

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This paper aims to analyze the Indo-Bangladesh land swap deal, signed in 2011, as a significant step towards resolving long-standing border disputes between the two nations. The paper explores the historical context of these disputes, tracing their origins back to the partition of India in 1947. It examines the complexities of the border demarcation, including the presence of enclaves and the challenges of managing illegal migration.

• Historical context of India-Bangladesh border disputes
• The Indo-Bangladesh land swap deal and its implications
• Challenges of border management and illegal migration
• The role of enclaves in the border disputes
• The impact of the land swap deal on bilateral relations

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The paper begins by outlining the historical context of the India-Bangladesh border disputes, tracing their origins back to the partition of India in 1947. It highlights the complexities of the border demarcation, including the presence of enclaves and the challenges of managing illegal migration. The paper then delves into the Indo-Bangladesh land swap deal, signed in 2011, as a significant step towards resolving these disputes. It examines the key provisions of the deal and its potential impact on bilateral relations. The paper also discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation of the deal, including the need for effective border management and the potential for increased cooperation between the two nations.

Schlüsselwörter

The keywords and focus themes of the text include Indo-Bangladesh relations, border disputes, land swap deal, enclaves, illegal migration, border management, bilateral cooperation, and historical context. The paper examines the historical context of the border disputes, analyzes the land swap deal as a potential solution, and explores the challenges and opportunities associated with its implementation.

• Author: Bhaskar Mili (Author)
• Publication Year: 2014
• Pages: 10
• Catalog Number: V286531
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656870814
• ISBN (Book): 9783656870821
• Language: English
• Tags: indo-bangladesh, land, swap, deal