Explained: China, Bangladesh in talks over Teesta project

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrives for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on June 26, 2026.

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has received assurance from China on building the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project. The discussion in this regard took place when Mr. Rahman visited Beijing during June 24-26 and met top Chinese officials, including Premier Li Qiang, President Xi Jinping and Chinese water resources minister Li Guoying.

China has harvested its major rivers for power generation and irrigation, and is considered a major dam builder among the world powers. It is expected to expedite a feasibility study of the Teesta project that aims to change the physical nature of the Teesta inside Bangladesh and turn it into an artery of economic development.

Published - June 27, 2026 01:30 pm IST