Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Water Resources, announced that Bangladesh will soon take steps to engage in negotiations with India regarding its water rights and share of the common rivers.
After considering public input, the negotiations will be held, and the outcomes will be shared with the people.
She emphasized that while the issue of sharing international river waters is complex, exchanging essential information, such as rainfall data and the location of structures, is critical and should not be politicized. This exchange can help prevent damage to lives and property.
On Wednesday, 25 September 2024, Syeda Rizwana Hasan made these remarks as the chief guest at a seminar titled “Bangladesh’s Fair Share of Water in Shared Rivers,” held at the conference hall of the Pani Bhaban in the capital in observance of World Rivers Day.
She further noted that a country cannot approach the International Court unilaterally on such matters; both nations must be involved.
Regarding international river water rights, she stressed the importance of protecting the country’s internal rivers, describing them as living entities that must be collectively preserved.
