Where was the 86th India-Bangladesh Joint River Commission meeting held?

The Correct Answer is Kolkata.

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• India-Bangladesh Joint River Commission meeting begins in Kolkata.

Key Points

• The 86th India-Bangladesh Joint River Commission meeting was held in Kolkata.
• The 11-member Bangladeshi team had detailed discussions with their Indian counterparts.
• A technical committee was formed to provide recommendations on the future of the Ganga River water-sharing treaty.
• The current Ganga River water-sharing treaty between India and Bangladesh is set to expire in 2024 after 30 years.
• The treaty, which is also referred to as the Ganga-Padma water-sharing formula, governs the distribution of water from the Ganga River to Bangladesh.
• Bangladesh expressed satisfaction with the current water distribution system during their visit to the Farakka Barrage in Murshidabad.
• The committee's recommendations will also include the water-sharing details of other rivers flowing from India into Bangladesh.