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India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty Nears Expiry, Talks Intensify
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🗓 12 Nov 2026, 07:40 AM
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The bilateral Ganga water treaty between India and Bangladesh is set to expire, prompting high‑level talks amid growing diplomatic strain.
The water‑sharing agreement on the Ganga River between India and Bangladesh is approaching its scheduled expiry.
Both capitals have arranged high‑level talks to negotiate a renewal and to decide on future water allocations.
Diplomatic relations have been described as strained, with recent border and trade disputes adding tension to the water‑sharing dialogue.
Experts note that the treaty’s renewal will influence irrigation, drinking‑water supply and power generation for millions of people on both sides of the river.
Both capitals have arranged high‑level talks to negotiate a renewal and to decide on future water allocations.
Diplomatic relations have been described as strained, with recent border and trade disputes adding tension to the water‑sharing dialogue.
Experts note that the treaty’s renewal will influence irrigation, drinking‑water supply and power generation for millions of people on both sides of the river.