India and Bangladesh have initiated discussions to renew the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, signed in 1996 and set to expire in December 2026. Joint water level measurements are underway in the Ganga and Padma rivers until May 31, with teams from both nations exchanging visits. The treaty, which addresses water allocation after India's Farakka Barrage construction, has historically been a point of contention, with Bangladesh citing concerns over dry season flows. Security for Indian officials has been heightened due to reported anti-India sentiments in Bangladesh.