Bangladesh, May 16 -- Despite renewed commitments from Bangladesh and China regarding the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP), uncertainty continues to affect millions of residents in northern Bangladesh.

These communities await tangible action to address worsening desertification, river erosion, and water scarcity.

For years, the Teesta has been at the centre of complex regional politics involving Bangladesh, India, and China.

While Dhaka and Beijing have repeatedly reaffirmed their commitment to the ambitious river management project, implementation has yet to begin, leaving local residents increasingly frustrated.

The latest diplomatic development occurred on 6 May, when Bangladesh formally sough...