India’s Billion-Dollar Message to Bangladesh: A Strategic Response
India’s Billion-Dollar Message to Bangladesh: A Strategic Response
Recent developments in Bangladesh have raised alarms in India, particularly concerning the strategic Siliguri Corridor. Provocative statements and China’s growing influence signal potential threats to India’s Northeast. Here’s a breakdown of the escalating tensions.
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- Provocative Remarks: Retired Major General ALM Fazlur Rahman, an adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, suggested in a Facebook post that Bangladesh should ally with China to “occupy” India’s seven northeastern states if India attacks Pakistan, sparking outrage. [](https://indianexpress.com/article/world/yunus-aide-says-if-india-attack-pak-bangladesh-occupy-northeast-states-9979877/)
- China’s Strategic Moves: Reports indicate China may assist in reviving Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airbase, located just 20 km from the Siliguri Corridor, raising concerns about surveillance and military risks. [](https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/major-concern-for-india-brahma-chellaney-warns-of-chinese-assisted-bangladeshs-lalmonirhat-airbase-near-siliguri-477028-2025-05-20)
- India’s Response: India has restricted Bangladeshi exports and fast-tracked projects like the Kaladan Multi-Modal Project to bypass Bangladesh, reducing dependency on the Siliguri Corridor. [](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-bangladesh-new-delhi-bypass-bangladesh-trade-commerce-kaladan-multi-modal-project-myanmar-siliguri-corridor-2727179-2025-05-20)
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| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Siliguri Corridor | 22 km-wide lifeline connecting Northeast India to mainland. |
| Lalmonirhat Airbase | WWII-era base, 20 km from India, eyed for Chinese-backed revival. |
| India’s Countermeasures | Trade restrictions, alternative routes like Kaladan project. |
India’s robust response, including military presence with Rafale squadrons at Hasimara, underscores its resolve to protect the “Chicken’s Neck.”
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