teesta agreement

Teesta is no longer a bilateral issue

Teesta has ceased to be just a river; it assumed a status of strategic importance

‘Not feasible to share Teesta water’

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee yesterday said no discussion on sharing the Teesta and Ganges waters should be held with Bangladesh without the involvement of the West Bengal government.

Will we ever get the Teesta back?

Realising the critical role that water plays in establishing global peace, stability, and prosperity, the theme set for World Water Day 2024 is “Water for Peace.”

New canals from Teesta / The hydro-hegemony in South Asia

India also gets to exploit Bangladesh based on its technological projects.

Destructive ‘development’ efforts by Water Development Board

Our rivers are being attacked one after another. India's dams, river connectivity plans, and various projects undertaken within the country, encroachment and pollution are all taking our rivers closer to extinction.

How much more must the Teesta bleed?

West Bengal’s decision to divert more water from the river is extremely damaging to Bangladesh

Fair share? Teesta to get even drier in Bangladesh

West Bengal moves to divert more water from the river

PM Hasina’s India visit 2022: Will India ever reciprocate our favour?

This time also, there is no major gain from PM Hasina's visit.

‘Bangladesh can’t wait forever to resolve the Teesta issue’

The next stage of Bangladesh-India relations should involve long-term, innovative projects.

February 9, 2019
February 9, 2019

Delhi renews Teesta water pledge

India would work for early signing of the long-pending Teesta water sharing agreement, the country's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj yesterday assured visiting Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen.

April 9, 2017
April 9, 2017

Opinion: Can Modi take Mamata on board to resolve Teesta issue?

The way Mamata Banarjee speaks to Sheikh Hasina about resolving Teesta issue exposes a wide gap between her assurance and actions.

April 8, 2017
April 8, 2017

Modi assures of early Teesta solution

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assures of an early breakthrough of the Teesta river’s water sharing issue. Modi makes the announcement at a joint press conference with his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi.

April 7, 2017
April 7, 2017

Due share of water a must: BNP

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says people will not accept any agreement if due share of water of common rivers including Teesta is not ensured during Hasina’s India visit.

April 7, 2017
April 7, 2017

Teesta issue to be discussed during Hasina's India visit: Quader

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says the issues of Teesta agreement will be discussed with importance during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit to India.

March 15, 2017
March 15, 2017

PM’s visit: Bangladesh, India want solution to Teesta, says minister

Bangladesh and India sincerely want a solution over Teesta water sharing during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to that country in April, Water Resources Minister Anisul Islam Mahmud says. The Bangladesh premier will be visiting India on an invitation extended by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on April 7-10.

March 6, 2016
March 6, 2016

Teesta deal finalised

The Teesta water-sharing treaty between Bangladesh and India is going to be signed soon as the agreement has been finalised, according to a government adviser.

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