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.
Hilsa the mystery fish
A lot has been said about whether to eat Hilsa fish during this Pahela Baishakh. But how much do we know about this interesting, often enigmatic fish Bangalis are so proud of? Do we know why we never find any Hilsa without eggs, why they die as soon as they are taken out of water?
‘Will not have Hilsa on Pahela Baishakh’
Hilsa, our national fish, has become an inseparable part of Pahela Baishakh (Bangla New Year) celebrations, but experts say the practice has no roots in a thousand years of Bengali tradition.
3 die as cargo plane crashes in the Bay
A cargo plane crashed into the Bay of Bengal near Sonadia island, about nine kilometres off Cox's Bazar coast, yesterday morning, killing three of its four crew members and injuring the other.
Cargo aircraft crashes in Bay, 3 dead
A privately-chartered cargo aircraft has crashed into the Bay of Bengal killing one person. Two others are missing while another has been rescued in critical condition. The crash site is about half a kilometre off Cox’s Bazar’s Nazirtek, at the estuary of the Bay and Bakkhali river.
Regional economic integration in the Bay of Bengal
BIMSTEC is no longer a member-driven organisation, and in this context, the Secretariat becomes vital in driving the organisation.
Crabs caught at wrong time
In the months of January and February, thousands of female crabs in the mangrove forests around Patuakhali's Kuakata clamber over roots and through mud to reach the saltwater edge of the Bay of Bengal. Their mission is clear: at the seashore, the eggs they carry will hatch into larvae, to swim away as plankton, as the start of a new generation.
Power supply restored as Chennai floodwaters recede
Power has been restored in many parts of the southern Indian city of Chennai days after severe floods hit the city.
Chennai floods: Race to rescue victims
A massive rescue operation is under way to reach stranded people in the flood-hit southern Indian city of Chennai (Madras).
48 trafficking victims return from Myanmar
A number of 48 Bangladeshi human trafficking victims, who were rescued by Myanmar authorities from the Bay of Bengal, return home following a flag meeting between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Myanmar border guards.
India's Chennai hit by rain and deadly flooding
More than 70 people are killed as incessant rains continue to batter the southern Indian city of Chennai, media reports say.