Why Bangladesh`s Protests Over China-Backed Teesta Project Should Alarm New Delhi?

Organised largely by students from the Rangpur division, the protest reflected growing frustration over what many see as continued water injustice and India's alleged influence over Bangladesh’s water policies. The Teesta River, crucial to agriculture and livelihoods in northern Bangladesh, has long been the centre of a deadlocked water-sharing dispute with India.

Why Bangladesh`s Protests Over China-Backed Teesta Project Should Alarm New Delhi?
Organised largely by students from the Rangpur division, the protest reflected growing frustration over what many see as continued water injustice and India's alleged influence over Bangladesh’s water policies. The Teesta River, crucial to agriculture and livelihoods in northern Bangladesh, has long been the centre of a deadlocked water-sharing dispute with India.