update Updated 21 May 2025
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Mohammad HOSSEN, Member of the India-Bangladesh Joint Rivers Commission, answered a few questions at INBO’s 12th World General Assembly. We discussed the importance of concerted governance, strategic planning and data sharing. We also discussed the challenge of droughts in the region, and the expiry of the Ganges Water Treaty.
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What is the Joint Rivers Commission?
The Joint Rivers Commission was established in 1972 by Bangladesh and India to strengthen transboundary cooperation in water management. The Commission supports the management of shared rivers, flood prevention, contributes to data sharing and promotes the equitable use of water resources.
Few key figures:
the Ganges, Brahmaputra and the Meghna
Who is Mohammad HOSSEN?
Planning, hydrology, project management, procurement, etc. With more than 20 years of experience in the field of water management, where he has held various positions, Mohammad HOSSEN has been a member of the Joint Rivers Commission since January 2023.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering, followed by a Master’s degree in Water and Coastal Management from the University of Plymouth, and a PhD in Water Economics from the University of South Australia.
He regularly participates in numerous international conferences, both at home and abroad, and is a member of several professional and social organisations, including the International Water Association (IWA).