Himanta Biswa Sarma: Bangladesh Has Two Vulnerable "Chicken Necks"

• Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted Bangladesh's two "Chicken Neck" corridors in response to discussions about India's vulnerable Siliguri Corridor.
• The "North Bangladesh Corridor" (Rangpur Corridor) is an 80 km long, 10-15 km wide strip connecting Rangpur Division, vital for agriculture, to the rest of Bangladesh.
• The "Southeastern Chittagong Corridor" is a 28 km long, less than 20 km wide strip connecting Dhaka to Chittagong, Bangladesh's economic capital and main port.
• These narrow corridors are strategically sensitive; blocking them could sever regions, disrupt trade, and cripple Bangladesh's economy, particularly the Chittagong port.
• The discussion arose after Muhammad Yunus's comments on China regarding India's Siliguri Corridor, prompting Sarma to emphasize Bangladesh's own vulnerabilities.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's narrow corridors are critical for its economic and political survival.