Indian fishermen rescued 12 Bangladeshi fishermen from rough seas and brought them to the Patharpratima area, located on the Bay of Bengal's border in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. The rescue occurred on the afternoon of Thursday (September 12), from Kendua Island. However, one fisherman is still missing.
The political unrest in Bangladesh that began last month with students demanding Sheikh Hasina's resignation and her subsequently fleeing the country, has disrupted India's pharmaceutical exports and medical tourism.
Since July-August of this year, the ongoing political unrest and subsequent instability in Bangladesh have raised concerns along the India-Bangladesh border as well. According to the Indian defense department, a major issue is the infiltration from Bangladesh. During times of political instability, many people attempt to cross the border.
The protest has escalated into a widespread movement across West Bengal, including Kolkata. In response to the RG Kar case, there has been a women's Reclaim the Night program on August 14, an indefinite doctors' strike, and ongoing demonstrations. The situation has caused significant turmoil across India. On the night of August 14, a nationwide movement was observed, and despite three weeks passing, Tilottama (a symbolic name) has yet to receive justice. Her rapists and killers remain at large. Yesterday, an unprecedented night occupation occurred in various parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata. Areas adjacent to Kolkata, such as Jadavpur, Dumdum, Garia, and Barrackpur, also witnessed large-scale protests as people took to the streets demanding justice. This spontaneous civil unrest has extended to states outside West Bengal as well.
The autumn clouds indicate that Durga Puja is knocking the doors. Durga Puja, the biggest festival of the year for Hindus, will be held across West Bengal in October. Marking the occasion, everyone will forget the 'differences' and enjoy the festival. Padma hilsa from Bangladesh adds extra flavor to this festival of Bengali Hindus in Kolkata every year. However, there is a possibility that there will not be enough hilsa for Durga Puja this year. Now the question has arisen, will there be hilsa for Durga Puja?
The people of both Bangladesh and India are concerned about when the reopening of railway connection again. India-Bangladesh rail services has been suspended since the quota reform movement. Import and export has been affected. India-Bangladesh rail service faced a huge loss during Covid pandemic.