TEESTA RIVER DISPUTE
A quiet new reset is loading in India's backyard and the world is watching
India-Bangladesh relations: Ater navigating through diplomatic hurdles, India and Bangladesh are now on a path to rejuvenate their partnership. Recent high-level discussions have emphasised key areas like energy trade, simplifying visa regulations, and enhancing security alliances. Bangladesh's increasing demand for diesel and fertiliser from India has set the stage for cooperative initiatives.
'Chicken's Neck' attack & broken economy: Tarique Rahman needs to sweeten bitter past
Tarique Rahman is set to take office as Bangladesh’s new prime minister, inheriting a nation on edge. A fragile economy, youth unrest, and a garment-dependent trade sector collide with the strategic pressure of the Siliguri Corridor, India’s narrow 'Chicken Neck.' Balancing relations with India, China, and Pakistan while stabilising prices and reforming institutions, Rahman’s premiership is set to test his political acumen as he navigates history, geography, and high expectations.
India gets to test Bangladesh’s nerve when they wanted desi chicken neck
India wants to change the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh. The treaty renewal is due in 2026. India needs more water for irrigation and Kolkata Port. Bangladesh relies on the Ganga and Teesta rivers. India earlier suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. Bangladesh's ties with China are a concern for India.
Test Indus Waters Treaty for 'good faith' in light of Pakistan stalling review
India has issued a fourth notice to Pak to review the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, highlighting disputes over hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan insists on resolving issues through Indus water commissioners, while India seeks higher-level diplomatic negotiations. The treaty's dispute resolution mechanism remains a contentious point.
Bangladesh to gauge both Indian and Chinese proposals on the Teesta project: PM Hasina
India is presumed to have a reservation over China's involvement in a major project near its strategic Siliguri Corridor, also known as the Chicken's Neck, while Bangladesh's foreign ministry earlier said Dhaka would "take into cognizance the geopolitical issues" in proceeding with the proposal.
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Strong Bangla-India ties to grow further in 2023 despite outstanding bilateral issues
Bangladesh-India relations are multifaceted in nature and rooted in a shared history, geographical proximity and commonality in their cultures. The emotional bonds stemming from the contribution of India towards the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971 remain a dominant factor in the country's political, social and cultural web.
India will continue to engage with Bangladesh to conclude Teesta agreement: Shringla
Addressing a special briefing, foreign secretary Shringla said that the secretaries of water resources from both countries met recently under the Joint River Waters' Commission.
Cauvery, Indus Treaty and Brahmaputra: River water proving to be source of potential conflict
When threats to water security loom large and control over rivers is used to score political points, conflicts are a natural outcome.
While raising Indus, India must not forget China
Policy-makers are not enthusiastic about scrapping the treaty that has stood the test of time, including the wars of 1965, 1971 and the 1999 Kargil standoff.
Rising intolerance in India is alarming: Saad Z Hossain
Hossain said that the more alarming thing is that the government isn't refuting the intolerant views being bandied about.
Bangladesh looks to resolve Teesta water sharing treaty with India after Land Boundary Agreement deal
Noting that Modi's visit laid the foundation for a much 'stronger' relationship, the Foreign Minister exuded confidence of resolving the Teesta water sharing issue soon.
Bangla media hails PM Narendra Modi's trip but concerned over Teesta impasse
Bangladesh's mainstream media today gave front page coverage to PM Modi's maiden visit here, hailing it as the "dawn of a new era"
PM Narendra Modi announces fresh line of credit worth $2 billion to Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh opened a new chapter in their ties as they settled their 41-year-old boundary dispute and promised to do more in other areas.
India may have lost land & water resources, but it gains much by reshaping perceptions in Bangladesh
Winds of change are blowing in India’s east. Those on the west who remain impervious are hacking at their own feet.
PM Narendra Modi's Bangladesh visit to consolidate cooperation in key areas: Government
The government said PM Modi's "historic" visit to Bangladesh from tomorrow will help the two countries consolidate and deepen co-operation in key areas of power, energy and connectivity.
PM Modi's trip to be turning point in regional cooperation: Bangladesh official
Bangladesh expects Modi's two-day visit to elevate bilateral relations to a higher level and also push for greater priority to issues of common interest.
India faces severe water crisis: Solve major disputes, clean rivers on priority
From water-sharing conflicts to failed clean-up attempts to interlinking, India's rivers could do with some farsighted management.
Govt likely to bargain high on LBA and Teesta water sharing issues with Bangladesh
The LBA, which is yet to be approved by the Parliament, is targeted towards redrawing international boundary between India and Bangladesh by exchanging Land pierces.
Indo-Bangla border dispute over Chitmahals under deep uncertainty
Clear enough, BJP lead India Government is now likely to open up many old files pertaining to different Indo Bangla border related issues.
Hopes rise for solution to old Indo-Bangladesh water sharing dispute if BJP comes to power
Despite national level agreement between the two countries to have it resolved, the dispute remained under knots following strong opposition of Mamata Banerjee.
Debated Teesta water sharing issue to gain further warmth
Debated water sharing issue of trans- boundary river Teesta between India and its neighboring country Bangladesh is about to gain a new height of warmth soon.
Resolve Indo-Bangladesh bilateral issues using Enclave exchange accord: BJP to Government
The party is likely to make the issue a major move for itself to prepare ground and consolidate in eastern India before the next parliament election.
India-Bangladesh relations a test for larger foreign issues
The border issue and the river-water sharing one can be seen as spoilers while being quite solvable, given a forward-looking political vision.
Implementation of National Water Policy main priority: Harish Rawat
Rawat did not speak about Cauvery Water dispute or problems with Pakistan over Kishanganga and with Bangladesh over Teesta.
Growing water shortages carry economic risks that are as damaging as political corruption
Govt must fix its disjointed policy approach & develop a long-term vision on managing water resources. Water must be treated as a key strategic issue.
Water scarcity: Will India be able to curb China's growing rampage to meet water needs?
That water may emerge as a potential flash-point in the future is a concern that has been doing the rounds for many years now.
Borders demarcation is momentousness for both the nations
Failure to achieve a water-sharing agreement should not detract from the momentousness of the two nations agreeing on border demarcation
Economic integration: Real challenge of PM's Dhaka trip
For a country with most of its land boundaries tangled in long-standing disputes, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's maiden visit to Dhaka this week is likely to be historic.
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