India and Bangladesh Pact (GS2)

1. Water Sharing Agreement:

Kushiyara River Pact: This is the first water-sharing agreement between India and Bangladesh in 25 years. It focuses on the Kushiyara River, benefiting southern Assam in India and the Sylhet region in Bangladesh​ ​.

Teesta River Issue: Although there was progress on the Kushiyara, the long-standing issue of the Teesta River remains unresolved, with both sides expressing hope for a future agreement.

Join technical committee for discussing renewal of Ganga Water Treaty.

2. Bilateral Trade and Economic Partnership:

Both countries are set to begin negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to further boost trade and economic cooperation​ ​.

Bilateral trade has seen significant growth, reaching $18 billion in the last financial year, making Bangladesh India's largest trade partner in South Asia.

3. Other Agreements and Cooperation:

Railways: India will assist in training personnel from Bangladesh Railways and provide IT solutions. New Train Service between Rajshshi and Kolkata

Space Technology and Science: Agreements were signed to promote cooperation in space technology and scientific research.

Judicial Cooperation: An MoU was signed to enhance capacity building between the National Judicial Academy of India and the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.

Media and Broadcasting: Cooperation between Bangladesh Television and Prasar Bharati was formalised through a MoU.

E-Visas for medical patients from Bangladesh.

Muktijoddha scheme for medical patients with an upper ceiling of Rs 8 lakh per patients.

New Assistant High Commission of India in Rangpur.

4. Power Transmission:

The first unit of the Maitree Super Thermal Power Project was inaugurated, which will add 1320 MW to Bangladesh’s national grid, aimed at providing affordable electricity. However, this project has faced criticism due to environmental concerns, particularly its proximity to the Sundarbans.

Export of 40 MW power from Nepal to Bangladesh through Indian Grid.

5. Counter-Terrorism and Security:

Both nations agreed to enhance cooperation against terrorism and fundamentalism, emphasizing the importance of joint efforts to maintain regional stability.

           These agreements highlight the deepening relationship between India and Bangladesh, focusing on mutual benefits in water management, trade, energy, and security.