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Bangladesh turns to China for Teesta restoration near India corridor sparking fresh tensions
International
Published on 7 May 2026
A river project could rattle India’s sensitive corridor
Bangladesh’s new government is seeking Chinese involvement in the Teesta River restoration project after talks between its foreign minister and China’s counterpart in Beijing. The project’s proximity to India’s sensitive Siliguri Corridor has drawn concern in New Delhi. India had earlier offered technical help for the Teesta basin, but water sharing remains a sensitive fault line in bilateral ties.
- Bangladesh asks China to join the Teesta restoration plan
- Project site near India’s Siliguri Corridor raises security concerns
- India previously offered technical assistance for the Teesta basin
- Water sharing continues to strain India Bangladesh relations
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