DHAKA: West Bengal chief minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee sent a letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveying details about her recent visit to Bangladesh.

In her letter, reliable sources say, Mamata cleared her stance on Teesta Water Sharing Deal between India and neighboring Bangladesh.

The CM has given her green signal on the Teesta deal to the Indian premier, according to the sources.

The sources said Modi is likely to visit Bangladesh sometimes between next April and May while Mamata to be included in his entourage.

Mamata, in the letter, opined that unsettled problems between the two nations over Teesta Water Sharing are possible to be settled through discussion, according to the sources.

The letter apparently carries much significance ahead of Modi-Mamata meeting to be held on March 9.

Mamata Banerjee, during her Dhaka visit, assured Bangladesh of a “positive role” in resolving the outstanding Teesta water sharing deal issue to protect interests of both sides.

Bangladesh and India were set to ink the Teesta Agreement during the then prime minister of India Manmohan Singh's 2011 visit but Banerjee opted out of his entourage at the last minute opposing the treaty, which delayed the deal.

India has said it is keen to reach an “internal consensus” on the Teesta deal while the bill is now pending in Parliament for ratifying the Land Boundary Agreement with New Delhi assuring Dhaka of signing the deal soon after ensuring consensus of all stakeholders.

The Teesta, which originates in Sikkim, flows through the northern part of West Bengal before entering Bangladesh and joining the Brahmaputra river.

BDST: 1601 HRS, MAR 04, 2015