Teesta

Will we ever get the Teesta back?

Realising the critical role that water plays in establishing global peace, stability, and prosperity, the theme set for World Water Day 2024 is “Water for Peace.”

The endless wait for Teesta water

When can we expect a concrete water-sharing agreement with India?

How much more must the Teesta bleed?

West Bengal’s decision to divert more water from the river is extremely damaging to Bangladesh

Fair share? Teesta to get even drier in Bangladesh

West Bengal moves to divert more water from the river

Dried-up Teesta continues to haunt farmers

Bangladesh needs to find a realistic solution to a persistent problem

Emerging Teesta-Dharla shoals hamper communication

When almost all the 26 small rivers in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram have already been dried up, the two major rivers--Teesta and Dharla -- have turned into narrow channels due to lack of water flow from the upstream, creating hindrance to the livelihood of thousands of people living in different shoal areas of the two districts.

‘Bangladesh can’t wait forever to resolve the Teesta issue’

The next stage of Bangladesh-India relations should involve long-term, innovative projects.

Low-lying Dhaka areas could be flooded by month-end

Bangladesh's northern and central regions are expected to face brief flooding, as water levels in the Jamuna and Teesta rivers are rising steadily.

Teesta Failure: Focus now on deals for 6 small rivers

Following failure to sign agreements on the Teesta and Feni rivers, Dhaka and Delhi are now stepping towards a new deal on six small rivers and optimum use of the Ganges water treaty.

March 22, 2024
March 22, 2024

Will we ever get the Teesta back?

Realising the critical role that water plays in establishing global peace, stability, and prosperity, the theme set for World Water Day 2024 is “Water for Peace.”

August 5, 2023
August 5, 2023

The endless wait for Teesta water

When can we expect a concrete water-sharing agreement with India?

March 18, 2023
March 18, 2023

How much more must the Teesta bleed?

West Bengal’s decision to divert more water from the river is extremely damaging to Bangladesh

March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023

Fair share? Teesta to get even drier in Bangladesh

West Bengal moves to divert more water from the river

January 7, 2023
January 7, 2023

Dried-up Teesta continues to haunt farmers

Bangladesh needs to find a realistic solution to a persistent problem

December 21, 2022
December 21, 2022

Emerging Teesta-Dharla shoals hamper communication

When almost all the 26 small rivers in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram have already been dried up, the two major rivers--Teesta and Dharla -- have turned into narrow channels due to lack of water flow from the upstream, creating hindrance to the livelihood of thousands of people living in different shoal areas of the two districts.

September 5, 2022
September 5, 2022

‘Bangladesh can’t wait forever to resolve the Teesta issue’

The next stage of Bangladesh-India relations should involve long-term, innovative projects.

June 19, 2022
June 19, 2022

Low-lying Dhaka areas could be flooded by month-end

Bangladesh's northern and central regions are expected to face brief flooding, as water levels in the Jamuna and Teesta rivers are rising steadily.

October 4, 2019
October 4, 2019

Teesta Failure: Focus now on deals for 6 small rivers

Following failure to sign agreements on the Teesta and Feni rivers, Dhaka and Delhi are now stepping towards a new deal on six small rivers and optimum use of the Ganges water treaty.

August 13, 2017
August 13, 2017

Villages inundated as Dharla, Teesta flow above danger mark

Villages in the northern districts of Lalmonirhat and Kurigram have been hit hard by flood as the water of Dharla and Teesta rivers are flowing above the danger mark.

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