Bangladesh Opposition Leader Warns Against Indian Transit Corridor, Demands Fair Ganges Water Deal

Bangladesh Opposition warns against Indian corridor, seeks fair Ganges deal

A Bangladesh opposition leader, Nahid Islam of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has issued warnings against facilitating an Indian transit corridor through Bangladesh and called for a fair renewal of the Ganges water-sharing treaty, which expires in December. His remarks were made at a rally in Dhaka, where he also criticised the current government. The allegations about the corridor follow Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's recent visit to Japan,…

Nahid Islam opposes Indian transit corridor, demands fair Ganges water deal

Nahid Islam warned the Bangladesh government against facilitating an Indian transit corridor. His remarks linked regional connectivity concerns with demands for equitable Ganges water sharing.

Bangladesh opposition leader warns against Indian transit corridor, demands fair Ganges water deal

Nahid Islam, a leader of the National Citizen Party, warned against facilitating an Indian transit corridor through Bangladesh. He urged for a fair renewal of the Ganges water-sharing treaty, which expires soon. There are indications of potential protests if the agreement is not renewed to protect Bangladesh's water interests. Discussions on Bangladesh's partnerships are ongoing, particularly with Japan regarding regional development initiatives.

Bangladesh opposition leader opposes India corridor, seeks fair Ganges water pact - OrissaPOST

Dhaka: A Bangladesh opposition leader has warned against any move to facilitate an Indian transit corridor through the country and called for a fair water-sharing agreement with New Delhi ahead of the expiry of the Ganges treaty in December, according to local media reports. National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam made the remarks at […]