# India-Bangladesh bilateral relations and security > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-bangladesh-bilateral-relations-and-security > Updated: 2026-08-31T02:28:39.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. India and Bangladesh have engaged in discussions regarding digital information integrity and bilateral security cooperation. Initially, both nations focused on strategies to combat digital disinformation. India outlined measures to strengthen credible information dissemination through a Fact Check Unit and the enforcement of the Information Technology Rules of 2021. In Bangladesh, officials called for unified efforts between the government and civil society to address the risks unregulated social media poses to national stability. Subsequent developments have seen a focus on cross-border security and diplomatic ties. The Indian government noted that the situation in Bangladesh impacts the security of Northeast India, specifically regarding illegal migration, smuggling, and extremist infiltration. Since December 2024, joint operations in Assam have resulted in the arrest of terrorists and the seizure of narcotics. Alongside these security concerns, diplomatic efforts continue to advance economic partnerships, people-to-people cooperation, and environmental monitoring in the Sundarbans. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: India and Bangladesh address security and bilateral cooperation India and Bangladesh are addressing complex bilateral issues, ranging from Northeast India security and cross-border crime to economic cooperation and people-to-people ties. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-and-bangladesh-address-security-and-bilateral-cooperation ### 2026-08-12: India and Bangladesh outline strategies to combat digital disinformation India and Bangladesh are implementing measures to combat digital disinformation, including fact-checking units, regulatory frameworks for digital media, and calls for multi-sector collaboration. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-and-bangladesh-outline-strategies-to-combat-digital-disinformation --- Cite as: India-Bangladesh bilateral relations and security. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/india-bangladesh-bilateral-relations-and-security