With the start of the current designated monsoon period with effect from Wednesday (1 May), India has started transmitting flood-related data of identified stations on trans-boundary rivers flowing towards Bangladesh, through the existing mechanism under Joint Rivers Commission. Under the aegis of Bangladesh-India Joint Rivers Commission framework, India has been sharing this
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After liberation in 1971, the new Indo-Bangladesh bilateral relationship faced several contentious issues. Water sharing and maritime delimitation were the most contentious topics. In Bangladeshi politics, those who aspired for good relations with India often overlooked.
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