Hydro-politics in India–Bangladesh Relations: Transboundary Water Management and Geopolitical Implications Introduction Hydro-politics—defined as the interplay of politics and shared water resources—has been a central and often contentious dimension of India–Bangladesh bilateral relations. As downstream and upstream riparian states, respectively, Bangladesh and India share 54 transboundary rivers, the most politically salient being the Ganges, Teesta, and … Continue reading Assess the role of hydro-politics in shaping India-Bangladesh relations, focusing on transboundary water management and its geopolitical implications.