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India Sets Firm Terms For 2026 Ganga Water Treaty Talks With Bangladesh As Farakka Pact Nears Expiry | Exclusive Details

Edition: 05 November 2026Published: 05 Nov 2026 · Updated: 05 Nov 2026UPSCSSCBank

In Brief

The original 1996 agreement was established under Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League administration during a period of strong cross-border cooperation

Source: Currents/Pathikrit Sen Gupta; Manoj Gupta

#Ganga Water Treaty#Bangladesh#Farakka Pact

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📌 Exam Angle

Learn the reported action together with its current status. India Sets Firm Terms For 2026 Ganga Water Treaty Talks With Bangladesh As Farakka Pact Nears Expiry | Exclusive Details

⚠️ Key Concerns

Check the reported status and any stated limitations; do not assume an outcome beyond the source.

💡 Why It Matters

Distinguish the reported action from any further step explicitly stated in the report. The original 1996 agreement was established under Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League administration during a period of strong cross-border cooperation

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• The original 1996 agreement was established under Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League administration during a period of strong cross-border cooperation • India Sets Firm Terms For 2026 Ganga Water Treaty Talks With Bangladesh As Farakka Pact Nears Expiry | Exclusive Details

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Farakka PactGanga Water TreatySheikh HasinaAwami League1996 agreementcross-border cooperation

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