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The Mongla Port SEZ Saga: A Parable of Promises, Inaction, and the Rise of South-South Solidarity

A Special Economic Zone project at Mongla port initially allotted to India in 2015 was later handed over to China due to India's failure to commence work. This is a stark example of shifting development dynamics in the Global South, showcasing China's steadfast execution while revealing the limitations of India's strategic follow-through and Western-influenced economic frameworks.