Referring to the Chinese hydro-power project on Yarlung Zangbo River, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Thursday said Bangladesh will continue its efforts to try to ensure no impact or keep the impact minimal, if any, on Bangladesh.
“India also has interests here. India is also looking into the matter,” he told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs while responding to a question.
“As far as our position is concerned, we want hydrological data to be shared with experts and it should be considered judiciously. That does not mean that they will not go ahead with their dam. We will continue to try to minimize or eliminate our harm,” Adviser Hossain added.
He said Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen met him recently and explained the issues – they have come up with a new technology will use the flow of water in several stages and there is no plan for any water withdrawal. “So, there is nothing to get worried.”
China on Monday conveyed to Bangladesh that the Chinese hydro-power project on Yarlung Zangbo River is solely for power generation.
"China will not withdraw or use any water from the project and the project will not affect downstream countries," the Chinese Ambassador informed the Foreign Affairs Adviser.
“Various structures have been built on those rivers and more will be built. We cannot stop it. We have to see that we are not harmed. If so, the impact will be limited. This effort will continue,” he said stressing the importance of minimizing any potential negative impact on Bangladesh.
