Teesta deal

FM Momen rues long delay in Teesta deal with India

Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen has reiterated the importance of signing Teesta water sharing agreement with India, saying it is "unfortunate" and "a shame" that the deal remains stuck for 11 years

Interview: Aakar Patel Modi’s thrust against minorities keeps him politically attractive

In his book, ‘Price of the Modi Years,’ journalist, writer and former executive director of Amnesty International India, Aakar Patel elaborates on how the Indian economy, society, culture, values, ...

7th Int’l Water Conference Rivers influence geopolitics in South Asia: Shahidul Haque

It is important to keep in mind about the people and the environment along the river when it comes to adopting any master plan for the river, said Tuhin Wadud

Take nature-based negotiation approach to resolve Teesta issue: Indian expert

Upper riparian versus lower riparian country narrative does not hold water in such a dynamic water sharing paradigm, said Jayanta Basu

Interview: High Commissioner of India, Vikram Doraiswami (Part 1) 'People's views are not always the government's views'

'Move to implement Teesta plan with China’s support a timely step'

Leaders of the International Farakka Committee have extended their support to the government’s initiative to implement the Teesta Master Plan with China’s support, saying it is a proper and timely ...

‘Model for bilateral relations’: Bangladesh, India in a joint statement

Bangladesh and India on Saturday termed the visit of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi to Dhaka as the symbol of half-a-century partnership between the two neighbours that has strengthened, matured ...

Ground-level cooperation needed to check all border incidents: Modi

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said ground-level cooperation is needed to check all those incidents happening along the India-Bangladesh border.

India will continue to engage to conclude Teesta agreement: Shringla

Shringla reiterated the excellent defence cooperation and defence relationship between India and Bangladesh adding that “as we go along, we will continue to add depth into that relation”

Decision on Teesta water sharing after WB, Assam polls: Water resources secy

India will take some decisions, including implementation of Teesta water-sharing treaty, after elections in its West Bengal and Assam states

Dhaka stresses signing Teesta water sharing deal

Bangladesh has emphasised signing of interim water sharing agreement of the Teesta River as agreed by Bangladesh and India in 2011.

Indian foreign minister’s visit India sees future in connectivity

India feels that proper connectivity can change the geo-economics of the region and proposes to include Japan in the process

S Jaishankar's visit Trade, connectivity and water to get priority

There has been no meeting of the Joint River Commission (JRC) since its last ministerial meeting of the commission in 2010. Bangladesh will stress the need to hold the JRC meet as soon as possible

Teesta management: Why India's objection to be accepted?

The proposed water management project is not being presented in the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council’s (ECNEC) meeting for approval due to India’s objection

India never shows any ‘big-brother’ attitude towards Bangladesh: Doraiswami

India is committed to taking forward the strong relations with Bangladesh in the next 50 years and beyond focusing on mutual benefits and expanding it to all the sectors