40 unions across 13 upazilas in Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Rangpur, Gaibandha, and Nilphamari are part of the Teesta shoal region
Teesta has ceased to be just a river; it assumed a status of strategic importance
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.”
When can we expect a concrete water-sharing agreement with India?
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
Bangladesh needs to find a realistic solution to a persistent problem
When almost all the 26 small rivers in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram have already been dried up, the two major rivers--Teesta and Dharla -- have turned into narrow channels due to lack of water flow from the upstream, creating hindrance to the livelihood of thousands of people living in different shoal areas of the two districts.
The next stage of Bangladesh-India relations should involve long-term, innovative projects.
40 unions across 13 upazilas in Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Rangpur, Gaibandha, and Nilphamari are part of the Teesta shoal region
Teesta has ceased to be just a river; it assumed a status of strategic importance
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.”
When can we expect a concrete water-sharing agreement with India?
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
Bangladesh needs to find a realistic solution to a persistent problem
When almost all the 26 small rivers in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram have already been dried up, the two major rivers--Teesta and Dharla -- have turned into narrow channels due to lack of water flow from the upstream, creating hindrance to the livelihood of thousands of people living in different shoal areas of the two districts.
The next stage of Bangladesh-India relations should involve long-term, innovative projects.
Bangladesh's northern and central regions are expected to face brief flooding, as water levels in the Jamuna and Teesta rivers are rising steadily.
