India’s decision on Indus casts shadow on renewal of India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty: Bangladesh water expert

India’s decision on Indus casts shadow on renewal of India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty: Bangladesh water expert

“Renewal of the Ganga treaty will come up next year but if India continues to hold the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance then it will create doubts about India’s willingness on sharing of river waters with Bangladesh”

The Ganga Water Sharing Treaty was signed between India and Bangladesh in 1996, which aimed at sharing the waters of the river Ganga. This treaty was to resolve the dispute arising after the construction of the Farakka Barrage in 1975, which was aimed at maintaining the flow of water to the Kolkata port.

As Indus Water Treaty is in abeyance, what does the future stands for Indo – Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty

Water Treaties Raise Questions for Pakistan and BangladeshIn a significant geopolitical development following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India announced on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, that it is placing the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan 'in abeyance' with immediate effect. This decision, taken in response to the attack that killed 26 people, signals a potential major shift in regional water politics…