<h1>Bangladesh Chief Adviser's Comments on Northeast India's 'Landlocked' Status Draws Sharp Criticism from Regional Leaders</h1> The Bangladesh Chief Adviser's remarks about Northeast India being landlocked and positioning Bangladesh as their 'guardian of ocean access' sparked strong reactions. The Chief Ministers of Assam and former Chief Minister of Manipur condemned the comments as offensive and provocative. The Assam Chief Minister emphasized developing alternative routes to bypass the vulnerable 'Chicken's Neck' corridor connecting Northeast to mainland India. Opposition parties criticized the central government for weakened foreign policy, noting that Bangladesh, which gained independence with India's support, is now leaning toward China. The remarks were made during the Chief Adviser's recent visit to China, where he urged China to extend economic influence to Bangladesh.