Teesta has ceased to be just a river; it assumed a status of strategic importance
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.
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.”
India also gets to exploit Bangladesh based on its technological projects.
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.
West Bengal’s decision to divert more water from the river is extremely damaging to Bangladesh
West Bengal moves to divert more water from the river
This time also, there is no major gain from PM Hasina's visit.
The next stage of Bangladesh-India relations should involve long-term, innovative projects.
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.
The way Mamata Banarjee speaks to Sheikh Hasina about resolving Teesta issue exposes a wide gap between her assurance and actions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.