Jumbangla Desk : A cargo ship from Karachi has reached Chittagong recently. This is the first time since the Liberation War of 1971 that Bangladesh and Pakistan have been directly connected by sea. India has expressed concern about security in this situation.

In a report published in the online edition of the Indian media, The Telegraph, this information was reported on Friday.

It said such direct maritime connectivity between India's eastern and western neighbors has the potential to destabilize India's northeastern states near Bangladesh's southeastern coast.

Last Wednesday, the Karachi ship anchored at Chittagong port with more than 300 containers. Pakistani High Commissioner to Bangladesh Syed Ahmed Maruf was present at that time.

He said this is a major step in bilateral trade. This new route will streamline the supply chain, reduce transit time and open up new business opportunities for both countries.

Pratibaden says that after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government on August 5, Dr. The new regime of Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus welcomed the direct sea connection. The authorities also hope to increase the volume of trade with Pakistan.

Government officials in Bangladesh and Pakistan have expressed excitement over the issue, but some have also expressed concern. A Bangladeshi expert expressed concern, telling the Telegraph that Chittagong and Mongla are Bangladesh's two main ports and both have been outside Pakistan's borders for more than five decades…. Trade between the two countries was through transshipment at Singapore or Colombo.

He said, now that Pakistani ships will come directly to Chittagong, you cannot rule out the possibility of sending contraband goods to Bangladesh and Indian rebel groups getting involved. The expert mentioned the recovery of 10 trucks of weapons in Chittagong in 2004. At that time, the largest shipment of arms in the country was seized.

According to reports, an operation by Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI recovered about 1,500 Chinese weapons, worth an estimated 4.5 to 7 million dollars. The weapons reached Chittagong in a trawler by sea. This weapon was the banned organization Wulfar of Assam.

India scored a strategic victory over China last year by securing operating rights to a terminal at the Mongla port… but now Pakistan has access to the Chittagong port, a source in India's security agencies says. The sea lanes of the two ports will now allow Pakistani ships to sail. This issue will definitely affect the geopolitics of the region, as Myanmar is also very close to Chittagong.

There has been tension along the Myanmar border for a long time. In this situation, infiltration from Myanmar into Bangladesh and drug trade has caused considerable concern in the security agencies of India. No detailed information about the entry of the cargo ship from Karachi to Bangladesh was available.

A source working closely with Sheikh Hasina's government said some 40-foot containers were first brought down. The local police were asked to form a security cordon around them. The possibility of contraband entering Bangladesh cannot be ruled out.

Bangladesh's direct sea communication with Pakistan Dr. It is seen as an attempt to smooth Pakistan's relations with the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

An Indian observer said, Dr. Bangladesh is in a reset mode since Yunus came to power… and one of their priorities seems to be to distance themselves from India and get closer to Pakistan.

He said, Pakistan primarily exports various types of cotton to Bangladesh and exports jute products to Bangladesh. It will be impossible for Bangladesh to replace India as the main source of exports. Due to the growing friendship between Pakistan and Bangladesh, our concern is about the security of the region.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh Navy has confirmed its participation in the international naval exercise Aman 2025 to be held in Pakistan.

A Bangladeshi expert said that this is the first time that Bangladesh will participate in joint exercises. A frigate left for Pakistan last month for this purpose. These issues should certainly worry India, as it could create new challenges in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean.- Independent Television