water - October 17, 2026

New Delhi Suggests JRC Talks on Ganges Treaty as Dhaka Seeks Revision

New Delhi has conveyed that matters concerning the Ganges Water Treaty involving Bangladesh and India will be addressed through the mechanism of the bilateral Joint Rivers Commission (JRC), even as

PM for Optimum Use of Water Bodies to Create Jobs, Boost Fish Exports

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today (Sunday) called upon entrepreneurs to make optimum use of the country's vast water resources to expand fisheries production, create employment for unemployed youths and explore

Dutch Envoy Backs Dutch-Bangladesh Water Ties, Public-Private Frameworks

Dutch Ambassador Joris Van Bommel has underscored the potential for strengthened collaboration between the Netherlands and Bangladesh to broaden access to safe drinking water, particularly for communities most at risk

40-Year Marine Mystery Solved as Rare New Seaweed Species Identified in UK

A marine scientist has successfully unraveled a biological puzzle four decades in the making following the verified identification of an elusive new seaweed species originating from ancient British maerl beds. The

Deadly Floods Sweep Western Myanmar as Rescuers Warn of Rising Waters

Emergency rescue teams in Myanmar issued urgent warnings on Saturday regarding rapidly rising floodwaters as destructive and deadly inundations swept across the nation's western regions of Rakhine and Chin states. According

BMD Forecasts Heavy to Very Heavy Rains, Warns of Landslides and Waterlogging

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of the country over the next 24 hours, issuing a warning that the persistent downpours

Renewal of Ganges Treaty Tests India-Bangladesh Ties

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam said on Thursday that discussions concerning the renewal of the Bangladesh-India Ganges Water Treaty are progressing constructively. Speaking to reporters on the matter,

Government Initiatives Multiply to Alleviate Dhaka's Waterlogging

The government has directed relevant authorities to reclaim occupied canals, construct planned drainage systems, and remove polythene and waste from drains and box culverts to mitigate the capital's waterlogging crisis.

Coordinated Preparations Taken for Safe Eid Travel on Waterways

Ahead of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha, the government has undertaken extensive preparations to ensure safe, comfortable, and orderly travel for homebound passengers on the country’s waterways. A series of strict and

Farakka Day: Speakers Demand Five-Nation River Commission to Secure Ganges Water

Speakers at a mass gathering marking the historic 'Farakka Long March Day' have demanded the formation of a regional river commission comprising China, Nepal, Bhutan, India and Bangladesh under the

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