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June 3, 2026, 11:47 AM - 6 min read
South Asia is entering a regional dam-building race, without the institutions needed to share its rivers. Infrastructure that outpaces diplomacy is a familiar reason for failure in the region. The challenge for Bangladesh is to ensure the Padma Barrage becomes part of a strong legal and diplomatic framework for river cooperation – not another step in an escalating cycle of hydro-political competition.
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March 1, 2025, 02:04 PM - 4 min read
A high-level Bangladesh delegation will arrive in Kolkata on March 3 for critical talks on the Ganga Water Treaty renewal. With water-sharing disputes straining ties, Bangladesh is expected to seek additional water allocation, while India’s stance remains uncertain, particularly amid West Bengal’s reluctance to part with more resources.
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June 23, 2024, 08:01 PM - 2 min read
The criticism by the TMC comes a day after talks were held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on a range of issues including the treaty.
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