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‘Govt to self-finance Padma Barrage, Teesta Mega Plan’ Water resources minister hopeful of Ganges treaty renewal by Dec 11

PINAKI ROY

The government will construct the Padma Barrage and implement the Teesta Mega Plan with its own funds, Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee has told The Daily Star in an exclusive interview.

He also expressed hope that the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty with India would be renewed before its expiry on December 11 this year.

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