The proposed Rakhine Corridor, portrayed as a humanitarian route to northern Myanmar, masks deeper geopolitical motives. Western powers aim to expand influence near China under the guise of aid. Bangladesh faces internal divisions and military concern over sovereignty. China and India quietly oppose the corridor, fearing instability and Western intervention. The Arakan Army’s rising control in Rakhine adds to the complexity. Experts warn the corridor could destabilize the Bay of Bengal region, with long-term consequences for Bangladesh’s diplomacy, politics, and regional balance.