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Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Dr. Yunus’ Seven Sisters Comment: A Strategic Misstep or a Win for India?
Recently, Bangladesh’s interim leader, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, stirred the pot with his remarks during a visit to China, referring to India’s northeastern "Seven Sisters" as landlocked and positioning Bangladesh as their "guardian of ocean access." His pitch? Inviting China to deepen its economic footprint in Bangladesh, leveraging its strategic geography to serve as a maritime gateway for the region. While this has sparked outrage among Indian leaders, there’s a silver lining for India that mirrors the game Pakistan has long played—and it could leave India in a win-win situation.
Dr. Yunus’ comments echo a familiar playbook: cozying up to China to counterbalance India’s regional influence. Pakistan has been at this for years, inviting Chinese investment through projects like the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). But here’s the catch—Pakistan’s gamble hasn’t paid off for China. Billions in loans remain unpaid, interest piles up, and China’s returns are stuck in limbo. Now, Bangladesh seems to be stepping into the same trap. By courting Chinese investment in ports, industrial zones, and projects like the Teesta River management, Dr. Yunus may think he’s securing an economic lifeline. But history suggests otherwise.
India, meanwhile, watches from a comfortable perch. China’s investments in Pakistan have drained its coffers without delivering the promised strategic or economic edge. If Bangladesh follows suit, China could find itself overextended again—pouring money into a volatile economy with little guarantee of repayment or geopolitical leverage. India knows this pattern well: its rivals tie themselves to China’s debt-laden ambitions, only to stumble in the long run. Bangladesh’s economic woes—exacerbated since Sheikh Hasina’s exit—make it a risky bet for Beijing, and India stands to benefit as its enemies inadvertently weaken themselves.
Far from being a threat, Dr. Yunus’ gambit could be a gift to India. China’s misadventures in Pakistan have already stretched its resources thin. If Bangladesh becomes another sinkhole for Chinese funds, India’s regional dominance remains intact without lifting a finger. The Seven Sisters remark may sting, but it’s a small price to pay for watching China’s overreach cut deeper into its own interests. India’s foes are playing the same old game—and losing the same old way.