Panchagarh:State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad emphasized the importance of India renewing the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty to demonstrate its friendship with Bangladesh. He highlighted the need for an equitable distribution of water from the 54 rivers shared between the two countries.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Farhad Hossain expressed his belief that including a guarantee clause in the renewed treaty would affirm India's support and friendship towards Bangladesh. This statement was made during his inspection of the Second Karatoya Bridge construction project at Mirgarh area under Panchagarh Sadar Upazila.
The State Minister noted that the renewal and modification of the agreement with a guarantee clause are crucial in resolving controversies about India's support for Bangladesh. He was accompanied by officials from the Roads and Highways Department, along with local political figures, during his visit.
The Karatoya Bridge project, which is expected to cost Taka 203 crore, was approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on October 7, 20206. The project aims to connect Bhajanpur at Tetulia Upazila with Mirgarh in Sadar Upazila and is scheduled to be completed by June 2030.
Following his visit to the project site, Farhad Hossain distributed leaflets in Panchagarh town, drawing attention to the alleged irregularities and corruption of the previous Awami League government.