Ties with India to 'depend' on Ganges Water Treaty, says BNP | All about the pact with Bangladesh
Bangladesh's future relations with India are contingent on the renewal of the Ganges Water Treaty. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has emphasized the need for immediate discussions regarding the treaty's renewal. This comes as Bangladesh has initiated a project to build a barrage on the Padma River to mitigate the effects of the Farakka Barrage in West Bengal.
- ▪The Ganges Water Treaty is set for renewal in December 2026.
- ▪The treaty was originally signed in 1996 and established a 30-year water-sharing arrangement.
- ▪Bangladesh claims that the Farakka Barrage has caused salinity intrusion due to reduced water flows.
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Ties with India to 'depend' on Ganges Water Treaty, says BNP | All about the pact with BangladeshAlamgir added that good relations with India will depend on whether the treaty is renewed.Published on: May 17, 2026 12:36 AM ISTWritten by Danita YadavShare viaCopy link Bangladesh on Saturday stated that the future of its ties with India will "depend on" the Ganges water treaty. The statement from Dhaka comes as the water sharing pact nears its expiry.Children walk near the bank of Padma River with pinwheel toys, in Munshiganj, Bangladesh, (REUTERS)"We want to send a clear message to the Indian government that a (new Ganges) treaty must be implemented immediately through discussions according to the expectations and needs of Bangladesh's people," said Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)…
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