A recent reflection on visits to the India-Bangladesh border, first in 2003-04 and again in 2023, highlights the increasingly robust security measures in place. The author describes the heavily fortified border fence, noting its double-layered construction designed to prevent even small animal crossings. These observations coincide with a perceived increase in pressure on Bangladesh. The author’s more recent trips to the border region were connected to enrolling their child in a school in Darjeeling, India, necessitating frequent crossings throughout 2023. The piece suggests a connection between the heightened border security and broader geopolitical pressures facing Bangladesh, though the exact nature of these pressures isn’t explicitly detailed. The author’s personal experiences frame a broader discussion about the evolving dynamics between the two nations and the impact on border communities. The narrative implies a questioning of the motivations behind the intensified security measures.