At least two Bangladeshis in Dinajpur and Chuadanga districts were killed Sunday morning. More such incidents were reported last week.

'That the death count should be so high should shock any conscientious person, of whatever country. These killings somehow occur with an appalling frequency, and can only serve to cast a shadow on Indo-Bangladesh relationship which is entirely avoidable,' The Daily Star said in an editorial.

While smuggling of goods is a regular phenomenon along the 4,300 km border, cattle-lifting from Indian side to Bangladesh is on the rise.

The two sides agreed to strengthen joint patrols to prevent smuggling.

In the meeting, the BSF officials emphasised the need for making joint efforts to prevent human trafficking and cooperation in curbing trans-border crimes.

BDR Director General Major General Mainul Islam is leading a 22-member side while M.L. Kumawat, his Indian counterpart, leads an 18-member delegation in the talks.