Archive · 2 Jan 2026
India, Bangladesh Start Joint Water Measurements
India and Bangladesh have started working together to measure the water levels in the Padma and Ganga rivers.
This is part of a treaty they signed in 1996 that will end in 2026.
Teams from both countries are measuring the water levels every 10 days from January to May.
They are being careful with security for the teams.
The countries are also talking about renewing the treaty.
India and Bangladesh began joint water measurements on the Padma and Ganga rivers as the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty enters its final year.
Measurements are being taken at the Harding Bridge on the Padma River in Bangladesh and at Farakka on the Ganga River in India.
Teams from both countries will measure water levels every 10 days from January 1 to May 31.
The Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, signed in 1996, is set to expire in December 2026, and discussions on its renewal have already begun.
Additional security measures have been taken for the Indian team due to the prevailing situation.
- Who
- India and Bangladesh
- What
- Joint water measurements on the Padma and Ganga rivers
- When
- January 1 to May 31, with measurements every 10 days
- Where
- Harding Bridge on the Padma River in Bangladesh and Farakka on the Ganga River in India
- Why
- As part of the 30-year Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, which is set to expire in December 2026
- Treaty Duration
- 30 years (1996-2026)
- Measurement Period
- January 1 to May 31
- Measurement Frequency
- Every 10 days
- Indian Team Leader
- Saurabh Kumar
- Bangladeshi Team Leader
- Arifin Zubaed
- Measurement Locations
- Harding Bridge (Padma River), Farakka (Ganga River)
- Treaty Expiry Date
- December 2026
Sources
India, Bangladesh begin joint water measurements as Ganges Treaty enters final year
India, Bangladesh Begin Joint Water Measurements as Ganges Treaty Enters Final Year
India, Bangladesh begin joint water measurements as Ganges Treaty enters final year
