The Teesta has always been more than just a river. It became a source of livelihood for the thousands of villages that strung along its banks and the millions who farm its floodplains. For decades, its flow has been a part of contention between New Delhi and Dhaka. While Bangladesh sends diplomatic notes to India asking for accountability, India demands a fair share of the waters. Somewhere in the middle of this, China has stepped in. Illustration by The Geostrata Two countr

Rivers have always been the backbone of human settlements, nurturing communities and fostering trade. They provide water for drinking, agriculture, and industry, making them indispensable to the national economies. For example, the Mekong River is vital to Southeast Asian countries , while the Nile River supports millions of people in Egypt and Sudan . Illustration by The Geostrata These rivers not only sustain life but also fuel economic growth, creating interdependencies t