Prime Minister's foreign affairs adviser M. Humayun Kabir -File photo

DHAKA, May 11, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister's foreign affairs adviser M. Humayun Kabir today said Bangladesh is not intimidated by barbed wire and will not remain silent if killings along the border continue.

Speaking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the evening, Humayun Kabir said the people and government of Bangladesh are not afraid of border fencing and would speak out whenever necessary to protect national interests.

"Bangladesh is not afraid of barbed wire. Where we need to talk, we will talk," he said.

The adviser said the India government must demonstrate a more humane approach in addressing border security issues if it seeks to strengthen people-to-people relations between the two neighbours.

His remarks came after new West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that the West Bengal government had initiated the process of transferring land to the Border Security Force for fencing the India-Bangladesh frontier.

Referring to the development, Humayun Kabir said election rhetoric and governance are two different matters, adding that Bangladesh would observe whether the new West Bengal administration translates its political rhetoric into state policy.

"We don't want to become involved in their internal politics. Our relationship is primarily with the central government," he said.

The adviser warned that Bangladesh would not remain silent if border killings continue, saying the situation along the frontier would no longer remain as it was in the past.

At the same time, he underscored the importance of regional peace, stability and dialogue, saying Bangladesh remains committed to maintaining constructive relations with neighbouring and regional countries despite challenges.

He said both countries' leaderships have shown commitment to advancing bilateral relations and expressed hope that outstanding issues would be resolved through continued dialogue.