New Delhi, May 14 -- Former diplomat KP Fabian offered a pragmatic perspective on the complex India-Bangladesh border issue. While the border remains a sensitive geopolitical topic, Fabian argues for a shift away from "fortress" mentalities toward a nuanced understanding of socio-economic migration.

Fabian noted that although the Bangladeshi economy experienced periods of strong performance under Sheikh Hasina, cross-border movement remains fundamentally driven by individuals seeking better economic opportunities.

He firmly dismissed the concept of constructing rigid physical barriers, explicitly calling the push for hard border walls a "Trump idea" that fails to address the deeply nuanced reality of the region. He explained to ANI that...