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India has recently established three new military garrisons along the Bangladesh border to strengthen defence of the Siliguri Corridor, also known as the Chicken’s Neck, a crucial 22-kilometre-wide strip connecting mainland India with its seven northeastern states.The new outposts are located at Bamuni near Dhubri in Assam, Kishanganj in Bihar, and Chopra in West Bengal, enhancing operational
Bangladesh is pressing ahead with plans to install a new air defence radar system at Lalmonirhat airbase, located near the strategic Siliguri Corridor, commonly known as India’s “Chicken’s Neck.”This development proceeds despite quiet reservations from the Indian defence establishment about increased radar coverage close to the border.Recent reports indicate that essential components for the new
The Indian Army has detained a Bangladeshi national employed as a civilian labourer at the Bengdubi Military Station near Siliguri, North Bengal. The arrest was made during a reverification drive of non-military personnel at the base, which lies close to the strategically vital Chicken’s Neck corridor connecting India’s north-eastern states to the rest of the country.During the verification
President Trump’s policy has shut the door on all but a tiny fraction of people across the world seeking refuge in the United States from conflict, persecution or both.
Amid growing anticipation for Bangladesh’s forthcoming general elections scheduled for mid-February 2026, citizens across Dhaka are voicing a mix of hope, caution, and concern.The interim government’s decision to proceed with polls has sparked widespread debate, particularly after indications that the Awami League might be left out of the formal electoral process.Many observers warn that
Adani Power has formally initiated international arbitration against Bangladesh to resolve a prolonged dispute over outstanding payments for electricity supplied under a 2017 power purchase agreement.The disagreement pertains to the calculations and billing of certain cost components under the contract between Adani Power and the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB). This development comes
The Government of Bangladesh has formally acknowledged India’s remarks regarding the potential visit of Islamic scholar Zakir Naik to Dhaka, stating that New Delhi’s comments have been duly noted. Foreign Ministry spokesperson SM Mahbubul Alam made this statement on Sunday, affirming that Bangladesh is aware of Indian concerns surrounding the issue.Alam emphasised that no country should shelter
Bangladesh’s recent introduction of short- and medium-range precision strike capabilities marks a notable transformation in its conventional force posture. The operational deployment of Turkish-origin TRG-300 Kaplan multiple launch rocket systems and the reported move to procure the Chinese SY-400 short-range ballistic missile indicate Dhaka’s intent to achieve long-range deterrence and
The recent diplomatic manoeuvres between Pakistan and Bangladesh have disrupted South Asia’s geopolitical balance. Islamabad’s outreach to Dhaka’s interim administration, led by high-level military talks and logistic offerings such as access to Karachi Port, signals more than routine diplomacy, reported Republic World.It reflects an overture towards reviving a long-dormant axis, one
Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus has caused fresh diplomatic tension after gifting a book to Pakistan’s visiting Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairperson, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza.The book—’Art of Triumph: Bangladesh’s New Dawn’—featured a controversial cover showing India’s north-eastern states, including Assam, as part of an expanded Bangladesh.The map aligns with the ‘