Bangladesh, Jan. 20 -- Al Mamun Harun Ur Rashid :
People living along the Teesta basin had hoped the interim government would begin a project work widely seen as vital to safeguarding the backbone of agriculture, livelihoods, and local economies for nearly 21 million people in the northern region.
Instead, frustration is growing among local people as no physical work has begun, with progress so far limited to official visits and inspections.
Against this backdrop of a long-running crisis, the government says it has renewed efforts to stabilise the river, with China signalling stronger technical and financial cooperation on the long-delayed Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project.
That renewed emphasis was visible o...