International relationsChina open to role in Bangladesh river project under India's nose
Beijing's envoy expresses concern Dhaka might back out over 'outside pressure'
Residents move belongings to safety as the Teesta River swells in Bangladesh in 2016. The country is eyeing ways to better manage the waterway -- possibly with China's help. © Getty Images
SYFUL ISLAM, Contributing writer
November 14, 2022 11:58 JST
DHAKA -- A billion-dollar project to restore and manage a crucial river in Bangladesh is back on the table, with China showing a willingness to fund the endeavor, though even the Chinese ambassador has hinted at potential concerns over how regional rival India might react.