India-Bangladesh Transboundary River Governance and Political Shifts

Source:Eco-Business

02 — Who / Subject

Indian and Bangladeshi Governments

03 — Where / Locus

India, Bangladesh

04 — When / Temporality

June 4, 2026

Verified: June 4, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"New political alignment in India and Bangladesh impacts Ganges and Teesta river negotiations. India initiated a five-year River Basin Management scheme in April 2026. Bangladesh seeks renewal of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty expiring in 2026."

Conflict Analysis

The political alignment between the central and state governments in India provinformations a rare opportunity for transboundary water cooperation, though structural water scarcity remains a challenge.

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Water Conflicts in South Asia: Managing Water Resources Disputes and Developing Transboundary Cooperation

Author: Mark Zeitoun and Naho Mirumachi

This book provides a comprehensive academic framework for understanding transboundary water governance in South Asia, specifically addressing how political shifts and power asymmetries influence negotiations over shared river basins like the Ganges and Teesta.

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