Indian hegemony on water flow of the Ganges: Sustainability challenges in the southwest part of Bangladesh

The paper reveals adverse effects of Farakka barrage in the southwest part of Bangladesh, and to appraise the operation of this dam as the delineation of Indian hegemony with consent and coercion of interest. The study is based on secondary source of data collection for having reviews and analyses of relevant literatures. India constructed a long barrage in the river of the Ganges without any consultation with its neighboring country Bangladesh. Consequently, there has been a significant disparity in the flow of water of the Ganges in Bangladesh between the periods of pre and post-Farakka Barrage. Afterwards, the southwest part of Bangladesh has been facing serious challenges to sustainability due to water shortage in dry season and over flowing in rainy season. Thus, India practices its hegemony upon Bangladesh in terms of having dialogue, agreement, and implementation in regard to the operation of Farakka barrage.