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Mehebub Sahana

Mehebub Sahana

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A dangerous dam‑building race is threatening South Asia’s shared rivers

Bangladesh’s planned Padma Barrage may repeat mistakes made by India when it dammed the Ganges.

29.05.2026 10

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Mehebub Sahana

The Ganges River is drying faster than ever – here’s what it means for the region and the world

Climate change and overuse are creating a crisis for South Asia’s most important river.

24.09.2025 20

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Mehebub Sahana

India-Pakistan conflict over water reflects a region increasingly vulnerable to climate change

Water treaties should be rewritten to factor in climate change and new geopolitical realities.

09.05.2025 20

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Mehebub Sahana

China plans to build the world’s largest dam – but what does this mean for India and Bangladesh downstream?

The Yarlung Tansgpo / Brahmaputra dam shows we often don’t know how to deal with rivers that cross national borders.

08.04.2025 20

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Mehebub Sahana