Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:46am on 18 Aug 2026,Tuesday India Global
Bangladesh has said it does not want its friendly relations with India to deteriorate over the long-pending Teesta water-sharing dispute. Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee urged New Delhi to consider Bangladesh’s interests while protecting its own. Dhaka is also pushing a proposed Teesta River restoration and management project with Chinese support to address floods, erosion and dry-season water shortages in northern districts. Anee said Bangladesh urgently needs a water-sharing agreement but would proceed with the project regardless of whether it is called a treaty or master plan. India has said the issue should involve all relevant stakeholders, including West Bengal. (PC: IndiaToday)
