Tensions persist over cross-border issues concerning the Teesta River, involving Bangladesh and Malaysia, with the need for international support.
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Updated Jun 20
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What happened
Tensions persist over cross-border issues concerning the Teesta River, involving Bangladesh and Malaysia, with the need for international support.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Low-lying areas in Nilphamari, Bangladesh, face inundation risk due to upstream deluges originating from India.Sub-event
- Malaysia and Bangladesh held diplomatic and economic talks, with Bangladesh seeking support for the Teesta river project.Sub-event
Cross-border issues regarding the Teesta River remain sensitive between Bangladesh and Malaysia.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bangladesh
country in South Asia
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Malaysia
country in Southeast Asia
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Teesta River
river that flows from the eastern Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal
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