Pressurise India to stop digging new canals: speakers

Northern districts of the country will face harsh consequences if India withdraws water by digging new canals in Jalpaiguri and Kochbihar, said speakers at a human chain, formed in front of Rangpur Press Club yesterday by Teesta Bachao Andolon.

Speakers said parts of Rangpur, Lalmonirhat and Nilphamari have already turned into a desert since India has been withdrawing water from Teesta, violating the international river water sharing codes.

They urged the government to make sure that India gives Bangladesh its agreed-upon share of water.

Palash Kanti Nag, convener of Teesta Bhachao Andolon; Prof Mozahar Ali, Prof Abdus Sobhan, freedom fighter Mozaffar Hossain Chand, journalist Bablu Nag spoke at the event.