As part of the manoeuvre, a technical team will soon visit Bangladesh, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday. The Bangladesh government then undertook the 'Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project'. Amid India's interest, Prime Minister Hasina said in parliament on Jun 12 her government sought Chinese loan as it was working to implement the Teesta mega plan. Hasina added the government has taken initiatives to alleviate the hardships of the people living along the Teesta River in North Bengal. Bangladesh reiterated the urgency of concluding the Teesta water distribution treaty quickly."

Source: bd News24 June 23, 2024 20:50 UTC