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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has significantly ramped up its campaign regarding the Teesta River water dispute, making “Save Teesta, Save People” its rallying cry. As depicted in a recent promotional image featuring a massive gathering illuminated by torches, the party is leveraging the emotive issue of the Teesta’s dwindling water to mobilize public support, particularly in the northern regions of the country.
Under its overarching principle of “Bangladesh First,” the BNP is positioning the Teesta water-sharing issue as a critical matter of national sovereignty, livelihoods, and environmental justice. The party blames the current government for what it describes as a persistent failure to secure Bangladesh’s rightful share of the river’s water from upstream, leading to severe economic and ecological distress.
Mobilizing the Masses for Teesta
The image released by the BNP Media Cell portrays a powerful visual of public dissatisfaction and calls for action. Such torch-lit processions and large assemblies are characteristic of mass movements aimed at drawing urgent attention to a cause. The BNP appears to be employing this imagery to:
- Highlight Crisis: Underscore the gravity of the Teesta water crisis, which directly impacts the agricultural economy and lives of millions in North Bengal.
- Galvanize Support: Unite various segments of society, including farmers, environmental activists, and local residents, under a common banner.
- Political Pressure: Exert pressure on the government to prioritize the resolution of the long-pending water-sharing treaty with India.