Answer: Bangladesh
Notes: India has achieved a strategic milestone by securing operational rights to a terminal at Mongla port, Bangladesh’s largest seaport. This development boosts India’s maritime influence in the Indian Ocean and strengthens its border strategy against China’s regional expansion. The deal, involving Indian Port Global Limited (IPGL), follows India's previous successes in managing overseas ports like Chabahar in Iran and Sittwe in Myanmar. Although details of the Mongla port deal are undisclosed, it highlights India's growing investment and presence in global port management.
