The Teesta river dispute makes headlines every time there is a bilateral talk between India and Bangladesh. The dispute is regarding water sharing of River Teesta. Bangladesh wants a higher share than it gets now.
Bangladesh’s stand on Teesta River Dispute
- India already enjoys a share of 55% of the river water.
- Bangladesh claims 50% of the water between December and May every year because that’s when the water flow to the country drops drastically.
- Over 1 lakh hectares of land in Rangpur – its rice bowl cannot be cultivated for winter crops due to excessive withdrawal of water by India.
- Bangladesh demands a fair share of river waters during the dry season.
- Conclusion
- Bangladesh is a significant neighbourhood for India with a shared history, culture, religion and many more common elements.
- For Bangladesh, this issue is still considered to be a prolonged suffering inflicted by India.
- The cooperation of Bangladesh is important to India and without such liberal regimes in neighbouring countries, India cannot become terror free.Sheikh Hasina’s Bangladesh Awami League(BAL) party followed India-friendly policies and also adopted a zero tolerance policy against anti-Indian terror outfits and eventually ULFA was banned.
- Bangladesh is an essential element for India to get connected with North East.
- Considering the strategic importance of Bangladesh and as a responsible upper riparian state, India needs to take proactive steps for early conclusion of Teesta agreement. otherwise consequences may be bitter.
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