Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- International Farakka Committee (IFC) Bangladesh called on all the political parties to include the country's most pressing water issues in their election manifestoes.

They made the call at a press briefing in the city on Monday, says a press release.

IFC New York Chairman Sayed Tipu Sultan and IFC Bangladesh President Mostafa Kamal Majumder spoke on the occasion.

At the press conference, the speakers outlined a set of demands, emphasising the inclusion of river and water rights in the election manifestos of all the parties.

"The parties must clearly articulate their position on ensuring the natural flow of the shared rivers, and also commit to protecting the water rights of the people of Bangladesh," said Sayed Tipu...