An offshore deep-sea port can pave the way for a country's prosperity. However, the utility of such an asset depends on who controls it, its costs, and where the benefits flow. In Bangladesh's case, the proposed plan to link the northeastern states of India to maritime trade through Matarbari requires clarification and concrete commitment, not just political excitement Recent reporting on October 18, citing The Hindu, mentions Japan's interest in establishing an industrial value chain connecting Bangladesh's Matarbari Deep Sea Port with northeastern India and Southeast Asia