Overview

• Bangladesh is constructing a 15-20 ft high, 1-1.5 km embankment along the Muhuri River, within 10-50 yards of the India-Bangladesh border, raising fears of monsoon flooding in South Tripura.
• The embankment lacks drainage outlets, threatening over 500 families in Netaji Subhash Chandra Nagar, Ishan Chandra Nagar, and Belonia town with potential waterlogging and flood risks.
• The construction violates the Indo-Bangla Treaty, which prohibits permanent structures within 150 yards of the border, prompting the BSF to escalate the issue to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Tripura’s Public Works Department, led by Secretary Kiran Gitte, has initiated repairs and protective measures, with five additional engineers deployed to complete work by June.
• This incident follows a similar embankment dispute in Unakoti district earlier this year, highlighting a recurring cross-border issue requiring diplomatic attention.