Last week, Chief Whip of the National Parliament Nurul Islam Moni said the agreements are being reviewed. The people of the country will know the results very soon.
On this matter, on Friday (September 18), a journalist from that country asked spokesperson of India's Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal. In reply, he said the Bangladesh government has not yet officially informed India of anything. However, if any action by Bangladesh involves India's interests, necessary measures will be taken.
Randhir Jaiswal said they have seen some news in the media about the review of the agreements. But no information has been officially given. Necessary measures will be taken to protect India's interests.
During Sheikh Hasina's government, various agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed with India on the use of Chattogram and Mongla ports, connectivity, and other bilateral issues. Besides, India has invested about 7 billion dollars in Bangladesh through loans or ‘Line of Credit’.
Meanwhile, the 30-year Ganges water-sharing treaty is scheduled to expire next December. On this issue, the spokesperson of India's Ministry of External Affairs said discussions are ongoing through the Joint Rivers Commission of the two countries on water-related issues, including Ganges water sharing. Technical-level meetings on water issues are continuing.
Source: Times of India
