Ganges Treaty Renewal Draws Warnings From Bangladesh Leader
Nahid Islam, a leader of Bangladesh's National Citizen Party, warned against allowing an Indian transit corridor through Bangladesh. He asked for a fair renewal of the Ganges water-sharing treaty, which expires soon. Reports suggest protests could follow if the agreement is not settled fairly.
Context
Context: The Ganges water-sharing treaty between India and Bangladesh was signed in 1996 and sets out how river flows are shared in the dry season. Any renewal draws close attention on both sides because water and transit are sensitive issues.
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