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The international border between India and Bangladesh traverses various Indian states such as Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, and West Bengal. Among these, Murshidabad district in West Bengal is situated on the international border. The arrival of migrants in Murshidabad district increased after the partition of the country. During the Bangladesh Liberation War, issues regarding the international boundary arose, and the border people of Murshidabad district had to face various situations. Despite surveillance by border forces and border exercises, bilateral tensions persisted due to uncertain borders, sovereignty claims, cross-border infiltration, illegal residency, smuggling, and crime, all of which have emerged as significant security challenges. Borderland issues, migration, terrorism, border killings, and smuggling are among the major national concerns in this region.
Keywords: Murshidabad, Livelihoods, Agriculture, Smuggling, Refugee, Fishing, Migration