Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The International Farakka Committee (IFC) Bangladesh on Monday called on all political parties to incorporate the country's critical water-related challenges into their election manifestos.
The call was made at a press briefing held at a city restaurant this noon, where IFC New York Chairman Sayed Tipu Sultan and IFC Bangladesh President Mostafa Kamal Majumder addressed the media.
The speakers presented a series of key demands, stressing foremost the inclusion of river and water rights in the manifestos of all political parties.
"Parties must clearly state their stance on ensuring the natural flow of shared rivers and commit to safeguarding the water rights of the people of Bangladesh," said Sayed Tipu Sultan.
He urged...