Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Tens of thousands of people from northern districts have united in a large-scale movement, demanding their fair share of water from the transboundary Teesta River - a vital lifeline for the region's agriculture, livelihoods, and aquatic biodiversity.
The protest, organised under the banner of the Teesta River Protection Movement, saw demonstrators gather at 11 key points along the river. Participants from Rangpur, Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Gaibandha, and Nilphamari joined the 48-hour demonstration, chanting the slogan 'Jago Bahe Teesta Bachai'.
The event also drew participation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its affiliated organisations. BNP leaders voiced their concerns regarding the Teesta water-sharing i...