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    Yunus Invokes India’s ‘Seven Sisters’, China In Farewell Address Amid Mounting Pressure In Bangladesh

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    As Bangladesh prepares for political transition, outgoing Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus used his farewell address to deliver a message that has stirred debate beyond Dhaka’s borders. While defending his interim administration’s record, Yunus laid out a bold regional economic vision that drew attention for its indirect but pointed references to India’s northeastern states.

    His remarks come amid criticism at home over the caretaker government’s inability to fully restore democratic stability following the July 2024 uprising that ended the long rule of Sheikh Hasina. The transition period has been marked by institutional strain, law-and-order concerns, and heightened anxiety among minority communities, particularly Hindus.

    A Maritime-Centered Regional Blueprint

    In his address, Yunus presented an ambitious plan for a sub-regional economic framework built around Bangladesh’s maritime access. He emphasised connectivity between Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and India’s northeastern region—popularly known as the “Seven Sisters.”

    “Our open sea is a gateway for Bangladesh to participate in the global economy. Together with Nepal, Bhutan, and the Seven Sisters, this region holds immense economic promise,” Yunus declared, as quoted by NDTV.

    By spotlighting maritime access as a shared economic lever, Yunus positioned Bangladesh as a potential trade hub linking landlocked Himalayan nations with global shipping lanes.

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