Due share of Teesta water
Of the indecisive issues between Bangladesh and India which have been discussed since the last couple of years, Teesta water sharing is one of them. Because of India’s withdrawal of water from Teesta, the northern districts Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat, Rangpur, and Kurigram are facing its huge negative impact. As there is no water in the river, the biggest Teesta irrigation project has become inactive. Especially in the drought season the agriculture production is being disrupted in the region.
Though the Teesta treaty was about to be signed, because of Mamata Banerjee’s objection the treaty didn’t see the light of day. The northern districts have been facing this problem for 46 years. We want this problem no more. We want proper establishment of Teesta treaty.
Toufik Ahmed Noyon
Pirganj, Rangpur
