Ganga water sharing, visas, energy cooperation likely on agenda for Bangladesh FM visit
Why it matters: The visit will shape the future of the Ganga water sharing treaty affecting millions in both nations.
- Bangladesh's Foreign Minister is scheduled to visit on April 7 and 8, marking the first FM visit since the fall of the Hasina regime.
- The newly elected BNP government indicates a stronger willingness to negotiate the renewal of the Ganga water sharing treaty.
- The interim government had shown less inclination to negotiate the Ganga water sharing treaty renewal compared to the current BNP administration.
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister is set to visit, marking the first such visit since the Hasina regime's fall, with key discussions expected to focus on renewing the Ganga water sharing treaty, visa policies, and energy cooperation. The newly elected BNP government signals a greater willingness to negotiate the critical water treaty compared to the previous interim administration.
