Water for peace: What Bangladesh wants from the Ganga Water Treaty

Published on April 21, 2025

The treaty, signed in 1996, expires next year, and there are unresolved issues with regards to water sharing arrangements. Both Bangladesh and India will need to negotiate a more thorough, equitable and climate-resilient deal.

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