Chaos in Bangladesh over Rakhine Corridor, US and China are..., India keeping a close watch
Chaos in Bangladesh over Rakhine Corridor, US and China are..., India keeping a close watch
A political and military deadlock has begun in Bangladesh over the proposed Rakhine Corridor. Interim government chief advisor Mohammad Yunus has supported the US-backed corridor. At the same time, Bangladesh Army Chief General Walker-uz-Zaman has strongly opposed it. He even called it a threat to Bangladesh's national sovereignty and called it a 'bloody corridor'.
Bangladesh Army Chief General Walker-uz-Zaman has publicly condemned the Rakhine Corridor. He has said that it could endanger Bangladesh's national security and regional stability. He criticized the interim government's decision-making process, especially the lack of consultation with the army on such an important issue. After the strong reaction of the army chief, the Yunus administration took a U-turn and said that they have not taken any decision regarding this corridor. However, this incident made public the gap between the army and the government.
What is the Rakhine Corridor?
The Rakhine Corridor refers to a proposed humanitarian and logistics route linking the Cox's Bazar region of southeastern Bangladesh to Myanmar's Rakhine State. It is a conflict-ridden region that has seen years of unrest, particularly against the Rohingya Muslim minority. The corridor was agreed to be built amid renewed fighting in Myanmar and growing demands from international human rights groups to allow humanitarian access to civilians trapped in the region.
Why is there controversy over Rakhine Corridor?
Actually, this project was initiated by America. It was believed that America's attempt was to help the anti-junta rebel groups of Myanmar through the Rakhine Corridor. America is also infamous for such works. It has provided military help to anti-government rebel organizations in dozens of countries around the world. At the same time, Myanmar's military regime, also known as the Junta, is close to China. In such a situation, the Bangladeshi army is trying to avoid getting caught in any dispute between America and China, but Mohammad Yunus wanted to make this agreement under pressure from America.
China is increasing pressure on Bangladesh
China's interference in Bangladesh is increasing day by day. When there was a change of power in Bangladesh and Mohammad Yunus became the head of the interim government of the country, it was believed that he would move closer to America. However, looking at the regional conditions, he started supporting China. He first visited China among the neighboring countries. After his visit, recently Bangladesh Army Chief Walker Uz Zaman has also visited China.
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