Although the treaty can be renewed with mutual consent, both sides have to iron out several knotty issues given the current water situation in the Ganges basin region.
In October, Bangladesh witnessed violence against Hindus following social media posts about the alleged desecration of the Quran in a Durga Puja pandal.
"We are still at the assurance level. We believe that the commitment that India gave us will be delivered, though it may take time," UNB reports quoting Shahriar Alam as saying.
When Bangladesh and India were about to ink a deal on sharing the Teesta water in 2010, people living by the river in Rangpur region dreamt of better days.