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flag Bangladesh’s Yunus urges regional integration, sparking Indian diplomatic concern.

flag In his farewell speech on February 16, 2026, Bangladesh’s outgoing interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus emphasized regional economic integration with Nepal, Bhutan, and India’s northeastern “Seven Sisters,” framing Bangladesh as a maritime gateway for landlocked regions. flag He highlighted sovereignty, institutional reforms, and strategic ties with China, Japan, and the U.S., while avoiding mention of minority rights or post-uprising violence. flag His remarks, which echoed prior controversial statements about India’s Northeast, reignited tensions with New Delhi, where officials viewed the comments as diplomatically sensitive and potentially challenging India’s territorial integrity.

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