China Inspects Bangladesh's Proposed Air Base Site Near India's 'Chicken Neck'

Chinese reach Lalmonrihat; Concerns Over Chinese Involvement in Bangladesh Air Base Near India

As per reports Chinese officials recently visited the site of a new air base under construction in Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh, close to India’s strategically sensitive Siliguri Corridor, often referred to as the “Chicken Neck.” The air base, located in Bangladesh’s Rangpur division, is just 20 km from the Indian border and is being developed with Chinese assistance. The project, unveiled in March 2025, has heightened alertness among Indian defense …

China Inspects Bangladesh's Proposed Air Base Site Near India's 'Chicken Neck'

A recent visit by Chinese officials to the Lalmonirhat airbase site in Bangladesh, located just 20 km from India’s strategically critical Si...