Water

One of today's headlines in The Daily Star Tipaimukh dam: Trust, but verify. I think this is the first time I have ever seen the word trust in a headline in Bangladesh, or indeed the Bangladesh political context.

The article goes on to points out in relation to the Farakka Barrage

'One of the devastating impacts of the FB is the vanishing of a large village, Akheriganj of Bhagabangola, rendering 23,394 people homeless and raising tensions between India and Bangladesh. Besides, the barrage has turned parts of northern Bangladesh into a desert, raising salinity, affecting navigation, and adversely impacting the environment, agriculture and fisheries.'

I think Bangladesh has legitimate concerns re the possible impact of the Tipaimukh Dam.

Also today it was announced that the BDR will become the BGB (Border Guard Bangladesh) with a new chain of command, new uniform and new conditions.