TNPSC Thervupettagam

First South Asian Nation in UN Water Pact - Bangladesh

November 14 , 2025 15 hrs 0 min 12 0
  • Bangladesh became the first country in South Asia to join the United Nations (UN) Water Convention.
  • The convention is officially called the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes.
  • It aims to promote cooperation and sustainable management of shared water resources between nations.
  • Bangladesh joined the convention to enhance water security and cross-border collaboration.
  • The country shares major rivers such as the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna with India and China.

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