Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said today (June 25) that her government will receive the most beneficial proposal for implementing the Teesta master plan project for the country and its people.

She said: "We have taken Teesta projects. China and India have given separate proposals for implementing the project. We must accept the proposal which will be more beneficial for the people of our country."

The premier made the remarks while replying to a volley of questions regarding the outcome of her two-day state visit to India on June 21-22 in a press conference at her official Ganabhaban residence in the capital.

She said there are many proposals for the implementation of the Teesta Project.

"But, we must consider how much the project is applicable for my country, how much its return will be helpful for the welfare of the people after its completion alongside the capability to repay the loan," she said.

The China has completed a physical survey while India wants to do another regarding the implementation of the Teesta project.

"We will accept the survey which will be more suitable and beneficial for us," she said.

The prime minister said India expressed desire to send technical team in this regard, adding that Bangladesh will sit with their technical team.

She, however, said Bangladesh has a longstanding issue over Teesta river water sharing with India.

"So, it will be easy for Bangladesh if India do the Teesta project. In that case, we won’t need to talk about the Teesta water sharing always," she added.

BDST: 1401 HRS, JUNE 25, 2024
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