St Martin's Island

Six Bangladeshi trawler crew members abducted from Naf river

The incident occurred around 8:00am, shortly after the trawlers carrying construction materials set off for St Martin's Island from Teknaf

St Martin's: No overnight stays in Nov, daily cap on tourists in Dec, Jan

Interim government announces plans to limit visits to the coral-rich island

St martin’s Island: Bangladeshi killed in firing by Myanmar Navy

A fisherman was killed and two others injured when the Myanmar Navy opened fire on Bangladeshi fishing trawlers in the Bay of Bengal near St Martin’s Island on Wednesday, according to Teknaf UNO.

St Martin’s running out of supplies

Amid growing skirmishes between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army across the border, movement of vessels between Teknaf and the Saint Martin’s Island has become risky, causing uncertainty over supply of food and other essentials to the island.

Starving souls on paradise isle: The plight of St. Martin's stranded dogs

The coral island of St. Martin's is a place that usually evokes images of tranquillity, idyllic beaches, and unparalleled beauty. However, beneath this picturesque façade lies an unsettling reality—a burgeoning dog population that faces extreme cruelty and starvation, especially during the off-season from April to October. As tourism halts, these innocent animals, often fed by tourists during the peak season, are left to fend for themselves, leading to horrifying outcomes. 

All that ails St Martin's Island

All tourists were evacuated from St Martin's island before Cyclone Mocha hit, but most residents had to stay back. There are many reasons that contribute to the island and its residents’ vulnerabilities to climate change-induced natural disasters.

Tourism is harming St. Martin Island's natural environment

Before embarking on a tour to St. Martin’s, there’s obviously a lot of pros and cons to weigh.

Island of corals turned into a cash cow

Campaign to rid St Martin’s of illegal establishments must be seen through

33 Rohingyas en route to Malaysia rescued from Bay of Bengal

Bangladesh Navy rescued 33 Rohingyas, including children, from the Bay of Bengal near St Martin's Island while they were heading to Malaysia.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Six Bangladeshi trawler crew members abducted from Naf river

The incident occurred around 8:00am, shortly after the trawlers carrying construction materials set off for St Martin's Island from Teknaf

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

St Martin's: No overnight stays in Nov, daily cap on tourists in Dec, Jan

Interim government announces plans to limit visits to the coral-rich island

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

St martin’s Island: Bangladeshi killed in firing by Myanmar Navy

A fisherman was killed and two others injured when the Myanmar Navy opened fire on Bangladeshi fishing trawlers in the Bay of Bengal near St Martin’s Island on Wednesday, according to Teknaf UNO.

June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024

St Martin’s running out of supplies

Amid growing skirmishes between the Myanmar military and the Arakan Army across the border, movement of vessels between Teknaf and the Saint Martin’s Island has become risky, causing uncertainty over supply of food and other essentials to the island.

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

Starving souls on paradise isle: The plight of St. Martin's stranded dogs

The coral island of St. Martin's is a place that usually evokes images of tranquillity, idyllic beaches, and unparalleled beauty. However, beneath this picturesque façade lies an unsettling reality—a burgeoning dog population that faces extreme cruelty and starvation, especially during the off-season from April to October. As tourism halts, these innocent animals, often fed by tourists during the peak season, are left to fend for themselves, leading to horrifying outcomes. 

May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023

All that ails St Martin's Island

All tourists were evacuated from St Martin's island before Cyclone Mocha hit, but most residents had to stay back. There are many reasons that contribute to the island and its residents’ vulnerabilities to climate change-induced natural disasters.

April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023

Tourism is harming St. Martin Island's natural environment

Before embarking on a tour to St. Martin’s, there’s obviously a lot of pros and cons to weigh.

March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023

Island of corals turned into a cash cow

Campaign to rid St Martin’s of illegal establishments must be seen through

May 19, 2022
May 19, 2022

33 Rohingyas en route to Malaysia rescued from Bay of Bengal

Bangladesh Navy rescued 33 Rohingyas, including children, from the Bay of Bengal near St Martin's Island while they were heading to Malaysia.

December 23, 2021
December 23, 2021

Travelling before the end of the year

The year 2021 has been a difficult time for all of us. With a few days left of the year, you deserve a holiday, one to pamper yourself.