Just not enough: Delhi, Dhaka try to share the Ganges' limited waters

Article Abstract:

Talks in Dhakka in June, 1995 over water from the Ganges River led to an agreement between India and Bangladesh. The two countries agreed to reach a permanent understanding without any extraneous conditions, delinking further such talks from other issues. They also will restore the Joint Rivers Commission, inactive since 1988, to monitor water levels and other disputed elements. India controls the water where the river splits into the Padma River, which enters Bangladesh, and the Bhagirathi-Hooghly River flowing past Calcutta.

Water Rights, Political aspects

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Water and balm

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India and Bangladesh have reached a 30-year agreement on sharing water from the Ganges, which is regarded as a holy river by Hindus. This deal will bring opportunities to strengthen trading links between the two countries. They have been in dispute over the water of the Ganges since 1975, when India constructed a barrage across the river with the aim of diverting some of the water to another river. India hopes that the deal will create goodwill which can be used to pursue agreements on other bilateral issues.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Bilateral Trade Negotiations, Water Supply Projects, Indian foreign relations, Water supply, Trade negotiations, Bangladeshi foreign relations

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Reform, by degrees: Dhaka cuts taxes to stimulate growth

Article Abstract:

The Bangladesh Finance Ministry has reduced taxes, eased restrictions on the repatriation of overseas funds and increased the budget for power generation in an effort to stimulate the economy. Unlike in previous years, the Taka 182.9 billion 1992 to 1993 budget earmarks a bigger amount for development spending than for current expenditure. A record Taka 11.4 billion has also been allocated for power projects.

Planning, Economic policy, Economic development, Program budgeting

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