Padma Barrage

Padma Barrage vital for Bangladesh’s water security, expert says

A water expert says Bangladesh must build the Padma Barrage to secure dry-season water flows, reduce salinity, restore southern...

Padma Barrage project sparks nationwide debate over water security

Bangladesh’s approval of the $3 billion Padma Barrage project has sparked nationwide debate over water security, ecological risks, sediment...

Bangladesh approves $2.8bn Padma Barrage project with ecological focus

Bangladesh has approved the $2.8bn Padma Barrage project to restore rivers, reduce salinity intrusion, expand irrigation and strengthen ecological...

Bangladesh clears historic Padma Barrage after 60 years

After decades of debate, Bangladesh approves the Padma Barrage to manage rivers, cut salinity, generate power and strengthen irrigation,...