BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia has expressed 'deep concern' at the reported withdrawal of eight army camps from Dhudukchhara and setting up of two temporary camps by Indian BSF in Khagrachhari. border areas inside Bangladesh.

In a statement yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament strongly criticised the government for its 'mysterious silence' in this regard.

She said the real objectives of the CHT ‘black’ agreement are now being materialised and "our apprehension and suspicion which we have expressed since the signing of the black agreement are now coming true."

Quoting press report that appeared yesterday, Begum Zia said Indian secret service personnel were frequently moving in the areas since the withdrawal of eight army camps. Moreover. BSF set up two temporary camps inside Bangladesh territory and hoisted red flags a few days back, but the government 'mysteriously kept silent.'

The former prime minister asked the government to take immediate steps to 'free Bangladesh’s land from foreign occupation force' and lodge strong protest against crossing of borders' by different forces of India as well as 'setting up of camps.'