Bay of Bengal
‘The Cage’ opens doors for rising rock bands in Bangladesh
A new reality talent show, “The Cage”, aims to elevate the rock band scene in Bangladesh. Launched to provide a platform for emerging rock bands, the competition is designed to showcase undiscovered musical talent from across the country.
‘Gonojowar’: Unfolding highlights from the abruptly halted concert
Originally set to be held at the Hatirjheel Amphitheatre, the venue was shifted just hours before the concert due to unfavorable weather conditions. The show kicked off at 3pm, featuring a stellar lineup that included Nemesis, Cryptic Fate, AvoidRafa, Bay of Bengal, Kaaktaal, Conclusion, Owned, and Sketch.
Bay of Bengal to perform in Kolkata for the first time
Bangladesh’s experimental rock/metal band “Bay of Bengal” released their first album, “Nirob Durvikkho” in 2016. The band is currently working on its second album, “Dwitiyo”, with its first song, “Ajker Din”, released last June.
World Ocean Day: How MSP can help us navigate the blue frontier
Cradled by the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh boasts a maritime area almost as vast as its terrestrial territory.
The growing importance of Bangladesh in the Indo-Pacific
In its foreign policy and international relations, the country has always advanced a free and open Indo-Pacific.
‘Obastob’ brings together music lovers in an electrifying gathering
Bands which performed at the event included, Black, Arbovirus, Bay of Bengal, Metrolife, Apekkhik, Fused and Coleslaw.
Connectivity and Cooperation / The Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh in the Indo-Pacific region
The Bay of Bengal countries have the potential to form a cohesive community that fosters economic cooperation, promotes peaceful connectivity, and addresses common challenges, charting a path towards prosperity and security for the region and beyond.
Mirsharai dredger capsize: 4 victims buried in Patuakhali
The bodies of four workers, who died after a dredger capsized in the Bay of Bengal in Chattogram’s Mirsharai area during cyclonic storm Sitrang, were buried in Patuakhali this morning (October 27, 2022).
3 of a family among 9 dead as Cyclone Sitrang lashes Bangladesh
Nine people died in different districts due to the impacts of Cyclone Sitrang as the storm started crossing Bangladesh territory yesterday (October 24, 2022) evening.
Lighter vessel capsizes with 1,100 tonnes coal in Bay
A coal-laden lighter vessel has capsized near the Sangu Gas Field in the Bay of Bengal.
2 lighter vessels capsize in Bay
Two lighter vessels carrying 3,000 tonnes of cement clinker capsize in the Bay of Bengal near Bhasanchar due to rough sea.
6 fishermen die in trawler capsize
Six fishermen drowned and six others were missing after a fishing trawler capsized near Seagull Point in the Bay of Bengal in inclement weather.
43 containers of cargo ship fall into Bay due to ‘rough sea’
A total of 43 containers loaded with imported goods fall into the Bay of Bengal from a cargo vessel near the Hatiya point this morning due to “rough sea”.
Rain, thundershower likely over country
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places.
Two lighter vessels capsize in Bay
Two lighter vessels capsize in the Bay of Bengal near the Noakhali’s Bhasanchar coast in two separate incidents.
Cargo vessel capsizes in Bay of Bengal
A lighter vessel carrying around 1,500 tonnes of cement clinker capsized near Bhasanchar of Noakhali in the Bay of Bengal yesterday
Crew of capsized vessel rescued from Bay near Sandwip
All crew members of a capsized lighter vessel, carrying 1,100 tonnes of wheat, were rescued early yesterday from the Bay of Bengal near Sandwip.
Bodies of 3 missing tourists recovered from Sitakunda beach
The bodies of three tourists who went missing in the Bay of Bengal yesterday, are recovered from at Banshbaria beach of Bay of Bengal under Sitakunda of Chittagong.
Bangladesh sees little foreign funds for Rohingya refugee island, Shahriar Alam tells Reuters
Bangladesh is not expecting much help from foreign donors as it forges ahead with plans to relocate 100,000 Rohingya refugees to an uninhabited island, an undertaking that does not yet have a timeline, Mohammed Shahriar Alam, state minister for foreign affairs, says in an interview.