Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
Local Government Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has announced the “cancellation” of ten Bangladesh-India projects and agreements, stirring attention over the status of bilateral initiatives.
Posting a photocard on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, Asif stated, “Discussions on the agreements began after the interim government took office, and the decision was made following a proper review.”
The move comes amid a conspicuous silence from Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain. When approached by journalists at his office on Monday, he said simply, “I will not say anything about this today.”
Asif’s photocard detailed that “ten agreements signed with India during the Hasina regime have been cancelled, the rest are also under consideration.” The advisory note categorised the projects by name, year of signing, and type of decision taken.
Among the projects listed are several major cross-border initiatives: the Tripura-Chattogram rail link, Abhaypur-Akhaura railway line expansion, Ashuganj-Agartala corridor, Feni River water management project, and road and waterway development linked to port use. Financial cooperation proposals related to Farakka projects, the Sylhet-Silchar rail link, petroleum pipeline expansion, Indian Economic Zones (Mirsarai and Mongla IEZ), and a tugboat agreement with Indian defence firm Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) were also mentioned.
The photocard indicates that the Kushiyara River water-sharing project has been “suspended.” Additionally, the electricity import agreement with Adani Power is under reconsideration, and the Ganges water-sharing agreement is being reviewed for renewal.
Regarding the Teesta River water-sharing treaty, which had remained in draft form, Asif noted it is now “under discussion for implementation,” signalling a potential shift in ongoing bilateral negotiations.
The announcement comes at a time when the future of Bangladesh-India collaborations is being closely watched, and the differing responses from government advisors highlight a cautious, measured approach from the foreign affairs side.
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Local Government Advisor Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain has announced the “cancellation” of ten Bangladesh-India projects and agreements, stirring attention over the status of bilateral initiatives.
Posting a photocard on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, Asif stated, “Discussions on the agreements began after the interim government took office, and the decision was made following a proper review.”
The move comes amid a conspicuous silence from Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain. When approached by journalists at his office on Monday, he said simply, “I will not say anything about this today.”
Asif’s photocard detailed that “ten agreements signed with India during the Hasina regime have been cancelled, the rest are also under consideration.” The advisory note categorised the projects by name, year of signing, and type of decision taken.
Among the projects listed are several major cross-border initiatives: the Tripura-Chattogram rail link, Abhaypur-Akhaura railway line expansion, Ashuganj-Agartala corridor, Feni River water management project, and road and waterway development linked to port use. Financial cooperation proposals related to Farakka projects, the Sylhet-Silchar rail link, petroleum pipeline expansion, Indian Economic Zones (Mirsarai and Mongla IEZ), and a tugboat agreement with Indian defence firm Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) were also mentioned.
The photocard indicates that the Kushiyara River water-sharing project has been “suspended.” Additionally, the electricity import agreement with Adani Power is under reconsideration, and the Ganges water-sharing agreement is being reviewed for renewal.
Regarding the Teesta River water-sharing treaty, which had remained in draft form, Asif noted it is now “under discussion for implementation,” signalling a potential shift in ongoing bilateral negotiations.
The announcement comes at a time when the future of Bangladesh-India collaborations is being closely watched, and the differing responses from government advisors highlight a cautious, measured approach from the foreign affairs side.
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