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.

October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015

6 shot as robbers attack 3 fishing trawlers in Bay

Six fishermen suffer bullet injuries as robbers attack three fishing trawlers in the Bay in Kuakata of Patuakhali.

October 2, 2015
October 2, 2015

3,080kg hilsa seized, 168 fishermen jailed in Ctg

Bangladesh Coast Guard seize 3,080kg hilsa and detain 168 fishermen for netting the fish defying a government ban on hilsa fishing from September 25 to October 9 to protect the fish during the breeding time.

September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015

600kg hilsa seized in Bay, 38 jailed

Coast Guard members seize 600kg hilsa fish and detain 38 fishermen for fishing hilsa illegally in the Bay of Bengal.

August 20, 2015
August 20, 2015

Human trafficker held in Narsingdi

Police in Narsingdi arrest a man on charge of trafficking dozens of youths to Malaysia through the Bay of Bengal.

July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015

Munshiganj launch, speedboat services resume after 24hrs

Authorities this morning allowe launch and speedboat services to resume on Shimulia-Kawrakandi route following the weakening of tropical storm Komen in the Bay of Bengal.

July 30, 2015
July 30, 2015

6 killed, 6 missing in cyclone ‘Komen’

At least six people have been killed and six missing in Cox’s Bazar, Patuakhali and Bhola, coastal areas of Bangladesh, with cyclone ‘Komen’ waiting at Bay to make landfall.

July 29, 2015
July 29, 2015

Depression likely to cross Bangladesh tomorrow

A deep depression over the northeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh and Indian state of West Bengal is likely to cross Bangladesh tomorrow morning.

June 30, 2015
June 30, 2015

Search on for BAF pilot

Search and rescue for missing Air Force pilot is underway – a day after his fighter jet crashed into the Bay of Bengal near Chittagong.

June 29, 2015
June 29, 2015

BAF fighter plane crashes in Bay, pilot missing

A pilot goes missing as a fighter plane of Bangladesh Air Force crashes into Bay of Bengal. The missing pilot is Flight Lieutenant Tahmid.

June 16, 2015
June 16, 2015

37 more Bangladeshis may be repatriated tomorrow

Thirty seven more Bangladeshi trafficking victims, who were rescued from the Bay of Bengal by the Myanmar navy on May 21, repatriate.