1.6. The Borders and Boundaries: Key Agreements

♤ A Coordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP) was signed in 2011 to synergize the efforts of both Border Guarding Forces for more effective control over cross border illegal activities and crimes as well as for the maintenance of peace and tranquility along the India-Bangladesh border.

♤ The Land boundary agreement (LBA) was implemented in 2015.India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement (LBA), was first signed in 1974. A protocol to this agreement was signed in 2011.♤ Thus, the 2015 LBA implements the unresolved issues stemming from 1.6.2. The Maritime Boundary Award ♤ The UN Tribunal’s award clearly delineated the course of maritime boundary line between India and Bangladesh in the territorial sea, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf within and beyond 200 nautical miles (nm).♤ The verdict has been broadly accepted by both the countries as a positive development for further consolidation of friendly relations Map 2.2India Bangladesh Maritime Boundary award