Bangladesh awaits India's response on Ganges water treaty review

Bangladesh has assembled a new team to examine matters concerning the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty and has notified Indian authorities, according to Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. The nation now awaits India's reply.

The 30-year Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, established with India in December 1996, is scheduled to conclude this December. Regarding the Teesta River issue, Rahman indicated that Bangladesh is initiating a technical assessment project with China, which will commence shortly. Future actions will depend on the evaluation's outcomes.

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The government is now awaiting their response.

Rahman asserted that Bangladesh now stands with dignity due to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s robust foreign policy. He declared, "Under his leadership, we will continue to advance this policy, and Bangladesh will never bow its head to anyone again. We have buried the era of submissive diplomacy." He emphasized that Bangladeshi embassies abroad are tasked with executing the nation's foreign policy.

He criticized the past 15 years of governance, stating that Bangladesh lacked full control over its foreign policy during that period, and many embassies were ineffective in fulfilling their duties. He also mentioned that Bangladesh's embassies abroad are responsible for implementing the country’s foreign policy.

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Under his leadership, we will continue to advance this policy, and Bangladesh will never bow its head to anyone again. We have buried the era of submissive diplomacy.