Nishikant Dubey slams Congress over 1982 Ganga, Teesta water-sharing MoU with Bangladesh, says 'Bangladesh Zindabad' is its guiding principle"On this very day, May 30, 1982, then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had given renewed consent for the sharing of the Ganga River with a Bang...
30 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Bangladesh launches fresh offshore oil, gas tender with sweeter terms for foreign firmsBangladesh is seeking foreign investment for offshore oil and gas exploration. The country aims to increase its domestic gas supply and les...
24 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Bangladesh's ties with India 'will depend on' Ganges water treaty renewal: BNPBangladesh's ruling BNP has stated that relations with India hinge on a new Ganges Water Sharing Treaty. The party seeks immediate talks wi...
16 May, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysisThe analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing imp...
14 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Bangladesh approves project to 'negate negative impact' of India's Farakka BarrageBangladesh has approved a major project to construct a barrage on the Padma River. This initiative aims to mitigate the adverse effects of ...
13 May, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
India urges Bangladesh to expedite nationality check for nearly 3,000 ImmigrantsIndia is pressing Bangladesh to hasten the verification of nearly 3,000 potential illegal immigrants, echoing a commitment to uphold border...
07 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Bangladesh turns to China on Teesta project, casting shadow on India tiesBangladesh's new government is seeking Chinese involvement in the Teesta River restoration project. This move follows discussions between B...
07 May, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
10 countries are home to two-thirds of world's most hungry: UN-backed reportA UN-backed report reveals two-thirds of global food crises last year were concentrated in just 10 countries, with Sudan, Nigeria, and the ...
24 Apr, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Jaishankar to host Bangladesh counterpart Khalilur Rahman for crucial bilateral talksIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosts his Bangladeshi counterpart Khalilur Rahman today. This meeting aims to mend bilateral...
07 Apr, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
India now looking to amend Ganges Treaty with BangladeshIndia is considering revising the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh, set to expire in 2026, to better align with its current deve...
27 Jun, 2025, 12.08 AM IST
Bangladesh to soon hold negotiations with India over sharing of water of transboundary rivers: Interim government adviserBangladesh is preparing to negotiate with India on the sharing of water from transboundary rivers. This follows a stalled agreement on Tees...
25 Sep, 2024, 04.18 PM IST
Bangladesh to push for restarting dialogue with India on Teesta water sharing treaty: Interim govt adviserBangladesh's interim government is seeking to revive talks with India on the Teesta water-sharing treaty. Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan expre...
02 Sep, 2024, 10.41 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee objects to Teesta talks with Bangladesh without Bengal, Centre says claim 'false'The Centre dismissed West Bengal's claim of not being consulted on the Internal Review of the India-Bangladesh Treaty of 1996 on Sharing of...
25 Jun, 2024, 07.14 AM IST
Hopes rise for solution to old Indo-Bangladesh water sharing dispute if BJP comes to powerDespite national level agreement between the two countries to have it resolved, the dispute remained under knots following strong oppositio...
07 May, 2014, 04.19 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee blames Centre for overlooking West Bengal's water interestsWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee blamed Centre for releasing water from Teesta and Farakka barrages to Bangladesh overlooking interest of the...
06 Nov, 2013, 09.31 PM IST
- Bangladesh hopeful of Teesta water-sharing treaty
Bangladesh is optimistic about a Teesta water-sharing treaty with India taking shape despite opposition from West Bengal.
28 Sep, 2012, 05.20 PM IST
- Bangla, India exchange draft accords on Teesta water-sharing
India and Bangladesh have exchanged draft agreements on the vexed Teesta water-sharing issue and promised to go ahead expeditiously
20 Mar, 2010, 11.08 AM IST