Bangladesh approves project to 'negate negative impact' of India's Farakka Barrage

Bangladesh has approved a major project to construct a barrage on the Padma River. This initiative aims to mitigate the adverse effects of India's Farakka Barrage upstream. The project's first phase is estimated to cost over USD 280 million. Officials state the barrage is in Bangladesh's national interest. Discussions on Ganges water sharing with India are ongoing.