Under the deal, POWERCHINA will prepare a concept paper by December and conduct a feasibility study in 2026

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.

Following failure to sign agreements on the Teesta and Feni rivers, Dhaka and Delhi are now stepping towards a new deal on six small rivers and optimum use of the Ganges water treaty.

Villages in the northern districts of Lalmonirhat and Kurigram have been hit hard by flood as the water of Dharla and Teesta rivers are flowing above the danger mark.

Man-made intervention in the upstream turns Teesta a wild river in monsoon and a desert in winter.

BNP expresses concerns over India's fresh move to implement the controversial river linking project and urges the government to take strong initiatives against it.

A very wise man had said, “To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.”

It is important to recognise that allowing 'coastal shipping' up to Ashuganj or even up to Pangaon, essentially seeking engagement in transit peration, would violate the existing protocol, approved by Bangabandhu, unless those vessels are owned by Bangladeshis.

This time, too, there is nothing on Teesta, yet we have agreed on all forms of transit in the name of connectivity.

Bangladesh and India sign, exchange, adopt and hand over a total of 22 agreements on bilateral issues during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Dhaka visit.

People of five upazilas in Lalmonirhat district living on the banks of Teesta river feel frustrated since Teesta deal will not take place during Indian Prime Minister PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh.