Renewing the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty: What should Bangladesh do?

The 30-year Ganges Sharing Treaty (GST), signed on 12 December 1996, is about to expire and needs to be renewed. Reaching an agreement on such a contentious issue, however, requires proper preparation. How well is Bangladesh doing in this regard? The initiative has to come from Bangladesh because, in the absence of a treaty, India … Read more…