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Bangladesh-India relations should be based on equity
There have been positive developments in connectivity between the two nations, including the revival of rail and road links, the utilisation of ports, and growing energy cooperation.
31 July 2025
Fakhrul urges India to resolve Teesta issue, end border killings
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged India to resolve the Teesta-water sharing issue, stop border killings, and shun its “big brother” attitude to maintain good relations with the people of Bangladesh
17 February 2025
Teesta is no longer a bilateral issue
Teesta has ceased to be just a river; it assumed a status of strategic importance
24 July 2024
‘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.
24 June 2024
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.”
22 March 2024
The hydro-hegemony in South Asia
India also gets to exploit Bangladesh based on its technological projects.
28 March 2023
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.
22 March 2023
How much more must the Teesta bleed?
West Bengal’s decision to divert more water from the river is extremely damaging to Bangladesh
18 March 2023
Fair share? Teesta to get even drier in Bangladesh
West Bengal moves to divert more water from the river
15 March 2023
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.
7 September 2022
‘Bangladesh can’t wait forever to resolve the Teesta issue’
The next stage of Bangladesh-India relations should involve long-term, innovative projects.
5 September 2022
Bangladeshi people waiting to see early signing of Teesta deal: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a 53-point joint statement underscores the need for early signing and implementation of framework of interim agreement for the sharing of Teesta water.
5 October 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.
8 February 2019
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.
9 April 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.
8 April 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.
7 April 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.
7 April 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.
15 March 2017
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.
5 March 2016