India and Bangladesh Face Urgent Need for New Transboundary River Management
The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna river basin, a critical water source for South Asia, is under severe stress due to climate change, population growth, and poor governance. The Ganges Treaty, which governs water sharing between India and Bangladesh, is set to expire in December 2026. This treaty, based on equal sharing, has not ensured consistent water flows, leading to significant ecological and agricultural challenges in Bangladesh. The Farakka Barrage has exacerbated these issues by reducing water flow, impacting aquatic ecosystems and increasing salinity. The region's vulnerability is heightened by climate change, which is altering weather patterns and increasing the frequency of extreme weather events. 
