Bangladesh has officially constituted a national committee on bilateral water cooperation with India and requested New Delhi to nominate its representatives to initiate formal dialogue regarding transboundary water sharing and Ganges Water Treaty renewal.
Announcing the development on Thursday (October 8, 2026), State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir stated that Bangladesh seeks a fair and equitable share of common river waters grounded in international legal principles. Speaking at a seminar titled "Rethinking the Future of Water: Youth Leadership, Justice, and Cooperation" organized by the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) in Dhaka, the State Minister emphasized that sustained communication between relevant officials of both nations is essential to resolve water management challenges. Highlighting the upcoming expiration and renewal process of the 1996 Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, Kabir expressed optimism that India will respond promptly with its committee list, enabling delegation-level talks to proceed in a spirit of friendship and diplomatic cooperation.
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