BNP Demands Fair Water-Sharing and Border Justice from India Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has called for India to cooperate with Bangladesh on the basis of mutual respect. The party supports the announcement that the next national election in Bangladesh must be held in February 2026, and they have expressed concerns about the expiration of the Padma River's water-sharing agreement in 2026.
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has accused India of repeatedly undermining Bangladesh's interests in water-sharing and border management. The party warns that if the agreement expires without renewal, Bangladesh may face further losses, impacting the entire Rajshahi region which relies on the Padma River as its lifeline. BNP suggests exploring alternatives like building a Ganges Barrage to manage dry-season flows if India continues restricting them.
If BNP wins the next elections, they plan to prioritize resolving water-sharing disputes and stopping border killings. The party claims that only they can ensure Bangladesh's rightful share to international rivers like the Padma-Ganges. BNP has also accused India of exerting hegemonic influence over Bangladesh, blocking Bangladesh's water, killing people along the border, and stopping exports of essential goods like rice and onions.
BNP wants India to cooperate with Bangladesh on the basis of mutual respect. If BNP forms the government, they plan to address water-sharing disputes and border killings. The party warns of potential losses if the Padma River's water-sharing agreement expires without renewal.
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