3. India and Bangladesh: The Border Enclave Puzzle
The Cooch Behar enclaves were a complex network of Indian and Bangladeshi territories interwoven within each other, creating hundreds of tiny ‘countries within countries.’ This intricate arrangement led to administrative challenges and hindered the movement of residents. In 2015, India and Bangladesh signed a historic agreement to exchange these enclaves, simplifying the border and improving the lives of those affected. The land swap was a significant step toward resolving one of the world’s most convoluted border disputes (cnn.com).
