What is it about?

This study explains how climate change, pollution, weak laws, and water disputes are harming the Padma and Teesta rivers in Bangladesh. It shows why better policies, stronger cooperation with neighbors, and sustainable river management are needed to protect livelihoods, nature, and water security.

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Why is it important?

This work offers an integrated view of river governance in Bangladesh, linking climate change, policy gaps, and transboundary water tensions. Focusing on the Padma and Teesta rivers, it highlights how weak implementation and unresolved disputes affect livelihoods, ecosystems, and water security. The study emphasizes the need for better coordination, accountability, and regional cooperation. By presenting these complex challenges in a clear and accessible way, it aims to bridge the gap between knowledge and action and encourage more sustainable, collaborative approaches to river management.

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I hope this work helps readers see that river governance is not a distant policy issue, but something that deeply affects people’s daily lives, livelihoods, and future in Bangladesh. The challenges of the Padma and Teesta rivers may seem technical, but they are closely tied to climate change, fairness, and regional cooperation. I wanted to show how real the consequences are when policies fail or cooperation stalls. More than anything, I hope this publication encourages readers to think critically about how we manage our shared natural resources and inspires more responsible, collaborative action for a sustainable future.

MD. PARVEZ HASAN YOUSUF
North South University

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This page is a summary of: Ecological Governance of the Padma and the Teesta Rivers for Sustainable Development in Bangladesh, March 2026, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1163/9789004758100-016.
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