Bangladesh-China Teesta Project Near Siliguri Corridor Raises India's Concerns

• Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen visited the Teesta River Project area, strategically close to India's Siliguri Corridor (Chicken Neck).
• Bangladesh's interim Yunus government is keen on China implementing the Teesta Master Plan, despite India's long-standing water-sharing discussions.
• The Teesta River is vital for agriculture in northern Bangladesh and holds significance for India, particularly West Bengal.
• The Chinese Ambassador met with Bangladesh's National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman before the visit, discussing mutual interests and development cooperation.
• Muhammad Yunus previously appealed to China for economic support, highlighting Bangladesh's strategic location, which has concerned India.

Why It Matters: China's involvement in Bangladesh's Teesta project near the Siliguri Corridor heightens India's strategic concerns.