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Teesta river: B'desh, China to strengthen ties
Published 25 June 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis Bangladesh and China have agreed to boost cooperation on managing the Teesta and other rivers. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, currently in Beijing, sought Chinese
Synopsis Bangladesh and China have agreed to boost cooperation on managing the Teesta and other rivers. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, currently in Beijing, sought Chinese technical assistance for the Teesta project and broader water resource management initiatives. China pledged full support, offering training and sharing its expertise. This development comes as India also expressed interest in assisting with Teesta basin conservation, highlighting the growing regional focus on transboundary river management.
Published: June 25, 2026 โข 3:42 PM IST ยท Updated: June 25, 2026 โข 5:07 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis Bangladesh and China have agreed to boost cooperation on managing the Teesta and other rivers.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, currently in Beijing, sought Chinese technical assistance for the Teesta project and broader water resource management initiatives.
China pledged full support, offering training and sharing its expertise.
This development comes as India also expressed interest in assisting with Teesta basin conservation, highlighting the growing regional focus on transboundary river management.