The Farakka Barrage: India, Bangladesh, and the Ganges Water Wars
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the construction and impact of the Farakka Barrage, a dam built by India on the Ganges River just miles from the Bangladesh border. They discuss the engineering project's origins in the 1950s, the 1977 Ganges Water Treaty, and the devastating ecological and economic consequences for Bangladesh, including desertification in the southwest, salinity intrusion in the Sundarbans, and the displacement of millions. The conversation also covers the arbitration process, the role of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the ongoing water-sharing disputes that remain a flashpoint in India-Bangladesh relations. Listeners will learn about the term 'Farakka,' the importance of the Ganges (Padma in Bengali), and the environmental activism led by figures like Dr. Abdul Wahab Khan.
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