India-Bangladesh Border Fencing: Data Reveals Ground Situation

India shares a 4,097-kilometre border with Bangladesh across five states, but fencing progress remains uneven. While states like Assam and Tripura have achieved high levels of completion, West Bengal - which accounts for the largest stretch - still has significant gaps, with about 74% fenced so far. The state government has now moved to hand over land for further fencing and BSF outposts, aiming to speed up the process. Here's a data-driven look at the current status of border fencing and where key challenges remain.