Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:29pm on 23 Jan 2026,Friday India Global
Bangladesh is pushing ahead with the Padma Barrage project costing 50,443.64 crore Taka as India-Bangladesh Farrakka Water Treaty renewal talks stall. The 1996 treaty, expiring in 2026, faces complications from deteriorating bilateral ties, with Bangladesh seeking guaranteed dry season flows while India pursues revised terms. Bangladesh claims the barrage is necessary due to disrupted water flow caused by India's upstream Farakka Barrage, affecting 37% of the country. The project aims to store monsoon water and supply seven to eight rivers year-round. Meanwhile, China's involvement in Bangladesh's Teesta Master Plan and recent visits near India's strategic Siliguri corridor add geopolitical complexity to regional water-sharing negotiations. (PC: NDTV)
