India's Bay of Bengal Missile Test: Strategic Signal to Bangladesh's 'Chicken Neck'

• DRDO announced a missile test in the Bay of Bengal from Dec 17-20, 2025, establishing a 2520 km no-fly/no-ship zone.
• This large test zone signals long-range missile capabilities and is viewed as a strategic message to Bangladesh amid regional instability.
• The move follows recent "audacious statements" from Bangladesh, prompting India to bolster its strategic preparedness.
• The article highlights Bangladesh's two vulnerable "chicken neck" corridors: Rangpur (80 km) and Chittagong (28 km), vital for its geographical unity and economy.
• The debate on these corridors arose after Bangladesh's interim leader commented on India's Siliguri Corridor, leading to Assam CM's counter-response.

Why It Matters: India's missile test zone strategically warns Bangladesh amid regional tensions.