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Bangladesh Claims Ocean Guardian Role, Stirs Indian Tensions
3/31/2025
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- During his visit to China, Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus boldly declared Bangladesh as the "only guardian" of the ocean, urging China to boost its economic presence in the region. His comments, particularly regarding India's northeastern states being landlocked, sparked backlash from Indian officials and defense experts, raising concerns about the future of India-Bangladesh relations.
