Bangladesh Seeks China’s Support for Teesta River Comprehensive Management Project

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Bangladesh Seeks China’s Support for Teesta River Comprehensive Management Project

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Bangladesh Seeks China’s Support for Teesta River Comprehensive Management Project

Bangladesh seeks China’s support for the Teesta project. The Teesta River’s transboundary importance between India and Bangladesh.

Teesta River:

Dimension Key Details
Origin Teesta River originates from Tso Lhamo Lake in North Sikkim.
Other Sources Pahunri Glacier, Khangse Glacier, and Chho Lhamo Lake are also considered sources of the Teesta River.
Course Teesta flows through Sikkim and West Bengal in India before entering Bangladesh, where it joins the Brahmaputra River at Fulchori.
Major Tributary Rangit River is the main tributary of the Teesta in Sikkim.
Teesta Water Treaty The 2011 draft agreement provides for India receiving 42.5% and Bangladesh receiving 37.5% of Teesta’s water during the dry season.
Implementation Issue Implementation of the draft agreement has been halted due to objections from West Bengal.
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With reference to the Teesta River, consider the following statements:

1. The Teesta River originates from Tso Lhamo Lake in North Sikkim.
2. The Teesta flows through Sikkim and West Bengal before entering Bangladesh.
3. In Bangladesh, the Teesta joins the Brahmaputra River at Fulchori.

Which of the statements given above are correct?