Bangladeshi Major General Threatens to Seize Seven Indian States if Pakistan Attacked, China Urged for Joint Defense

In a provocative statement, former Bangladeshi Major General Fazlur Rahman warned that if Bangladesh were attacked, they would seize seven northeastern states of India. The statement was made in Bengali via a social media post by Rahman, a close associate of Bangladesh’s interim leader Mohammad Yunus and head of the National Independent Investigation Commission.

Bangladeshi Major General Fazlur Rahman emphasized that under such circumstances, it would be crucial to initiate joint military cooperation with China. His remarks come at a time when Bangladesh-India relations are at their most tense, amid diplomatic conflicts and recent strategic disputes.

Prior to this, in March, Bangladesh’s interim leader Mohammad Yunus publicly told India that the seven eastern Indian states are landlocked and Bangladesh considers itself the only maritime guardian of that region. This assertion provoked strong reactions from Indian BJP leaders, with India’s Foreign Minister stating at an international summit that India’s northeastern areas are becoming central to connectivity, with roads, railways, waterways, and pipelines being developed extensively.

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Following Yunus’s statement, India terminated a five-year transit agreement allowing Bangladesh cargo shipments through Indian ports, further escalating tensions. Historically, Bangladesh’s political upheaval following student protests led Sheikh Hasina to seek refuge in India, with the neighboring country providing asylum.

Rahman’s warning adds another layer to the strained geopolitical environment. His call for cooperation with China signifies that Bangladesh may seek strategic alliances to counterbalance Indian influence. The current period is marked by heightened rhetoric and military considerations amid ongoing border concerns, collaboration efforts, and regional power plays. Such statements underscore Bangladesh’s willingness to assert its position and explore military and diplomatic options in the face of regional tensions.