China damming Brahmaputra river may prove disastrous for Bangladesh
China, an upper riparian nation, has built roughly eight hydroelectric power projects (HPPs) on the lower levels of the Brahmaputra; some of them are currently operational, others are being built, and one mega-dam is being considered, according to the Daily Mirror. According to Beijing's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), the 9th projected 60 GW HPP could be constructed at the Great Bend in Motuo County of Linzhi Prefecture, Tibet.
Bangladesh is the most riparian nation in South Asia and heavily depends on international rivers. Millions of people who depend on it for their livelihood make up the lower riparian nation of South Asia, where the Brahmaputra is one of the most significant rivers.
The powerful, braided Brahmaputra is known by various names in different locations, including Yarlung Tsangpo, Jamuna, and others. It is a transboundary river that is joined by numerous tributaries as it travels.
It has recently grown into a significant cause of geopolitical conflict on the Indian subcontinent.Mekong River's current situation is a classic example of how lower riparian countries are seriously impacted by China's hydro-hegemony, as Beijing considers rivers are «strategic resources» under the vague umbrella of «national security», instead of «shared natural resources» for humanity The Yarlung Tsangpo — Brahmaputra — Jamuna River System hosts fragile biodiversity hotspots, housing rare species of flora and fauna. River issues are a relatively new addition to the Sino-Indian dialogue agenda, but it appears that riparian issues are becoming yet another source of contention rather than cooperation, the Daily Mirror reported.
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