India plans Ganges treaty suspension, raising water concerns for Bangladesh

(Web Desk): Using the Pahalgam attack as a pretext, war-driven India has endangered the peace of the entire region.

Following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, India has now decided to reconsider the Ganges Treaty with Bangladesh.

According to Indian media reports, the 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganges Treaty is set to expire in 2026 upon completion of its 30-year term.

As per Clause 12 of the Ganges Treaty, its renewal will require mutual consent from both parties.

Indian media states that the treaty aimed to ensure fair water distribution during the dry season, particularly around the Farakka Barrage. India has informed Bangladesh that it now requires more water to meet its developmental needs.

According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, prior to the Pahalgam attack, India was inclined to extend the Ganges Treaty for another 30 years—but the situation has drastically changed.

Bangladesh has expressed concern over India's unilateral decision.

India’s water aggression, fueled by war hysteria, could trigger a new crisis in South Asia.