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Why Muhammad Yunus has claimed ‘guardianship’ over the Indian Ocean

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02.04.2025

During his recent China trip, Muhammad Yunus, head of the illegal Islamist-jihadist regime in Bangladesh sparked controversy by stating, Bangladesh remains the “only guardian” of the ocean [Indian ocean] as the seven northeastern states of India are “landlocked”. In a viral video, Yunus is seen suggesting that China establish a base in Bangladesh, indirectly challenging India’s strategic position.

“The seven states of India, in the eastern part of India – called the seven sister states are completely landlocked. They have no way to reach the ocean. We (Bangladesh) are the only guardian of the ocean for the entire region (northeast India)”, Yunus said.

He further remarked, “This opens up a huge possibility for China – this could become an extension of the Chinese economy. Build things, market them, take them back to China, or export to the rest of the world”.

Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Economic Advisory Council, took to social media platform X to express concern over Yunus’s comments.

“Interesting that Yunus is making a public appeal to the Chinese on the basis that 7 states in India are land-locked. China is welcome to invest in Bangladesh, but what exactly is the significance of 7 Indian states being landlocked?” he questioned.

During his discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Yunus secured Chinese assistance in modernizing Bangladesh’s Mongla Port, a project worth US$400 million.

Additionally, China pledged US$350 million to expand the China Economic and Industrial Zone in Chattogram, with another US$150 million allocated for technical assistance.

Yunus also sought

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