Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has presented a detailed geographical analysis highlighting Bangladesh’s own strategic vulnerabilities, countering frequent references to India’s Siliguri “Chicken Neck” corridor in regional discourse.
In a detailed post on social media platform X, CM Sarma outlined what he described as “geographical facts that some may tend to forget,” specifically pointing to two narrow corridors within Bangladesh that present significant strategic vulnerabilities similar to India’s well-known Siliguri passage.
To those who habitually threaten India on the “Chicken Neck Corridor”, should note these facts as well:
1️⃣ Bangladesh has two of its own “chicken necks”. Both are far more vulnerable
2️⃣ First is the 80 Km North Bangladesh Corridor- from Dakhin Dinajpur to South West Garo… pic.twitter.com/DzV3lUAOhR
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 25, 2025
“To those who habitually threaten India on the ‘Chicken Neck Corridor’, should note these facts as well: Bangladesh has two of its own ‘chicken necks’. Both are far more vulnerable,” Sarma wrote, providing specific geographical details about these strategic chokepoints.
The first corridor identified by the Chief Minister is the 80-kilometer North Bangladesh Corridor, stretching from Dakhin Dinajpur to South West Garo Hills. According to Sarma’s analysis, “Any disruption here, can completely isolate the entire Rangpur division from rest of Bangladesh,” highlighting the potential impact on a significant portion of Bangladesh’s territory and population.
The second vulnerability he identified is the 28-kilometer Chittagong Corridor, running from South Tripura to the Bay of Bengal. Sarma emphasized that this corridor is “smaller than India’s chicken neck” and serves as “the only link between Bangladesh’s economic capital and political capital,” underscoring its critical importance for the country’s administrative and economic connectivity.
The Chief Minister’s analysis appears to be a response to recurring references in regional geopolitical discussions about India’s Siliguri Corridor, often called the “Chicken Neck,” which connects India’s northeastern states to the rest of the country through a narrow strip of territory between Nepal and Bangladesh.
“I am only presenting geographical facts that some may tend to forget. Just like India’s Siliguri Corridor, our neighbouring country is also embedded with two narrow corridors of theirs,” Sarma concluded, framing his observations as factual geographical analysis rather than provocative rhetoric.
The Siliguri Corridor, approximately 22 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, has long been considered a strategic vulnerability for India as it provides the only land connection to the seven northeastern states. This geographical reality has been frequently cited in discussions about regional security and connectivity.
