Tag: Bay of Bengal
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Cyclone Fani in South Bay of Bengal: Impact on Bangladesh
The deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclone, now known as ‘Fenjal’. According to weather department sources, the cyclone is expected to hit the coastline of Tamil Nadu, India, by Saturday evening. Cyclone Fenjal marks the second such storm to form in the Bay of Bengal during the post-monsoon…
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Nine dolphin carcasses were found floating on Kuakata beach this year
Sagarika Smriti, associate researcher (Patukhali district) of Ecofish-II activity, said that dead dolphins are floating on the shore one after another in Kuakata and this is a matter of concern. He has given training to fishermen to make them aware about saving the sea friend dolphin. He said that it is very important to know…
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The Bay of Bengal is a platform for regional cooperation and competition
Dhaka University lecturer Tanvir Habib elaborated on the interests of major powers like India, China, Japan, France and Russia in the region. He mentioned India's special understanding and strategic approach towards the Bay of Bengal. The director said the Bay of Bengal is a key location for Indian Navy operations, impacting both India's security and…
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The effect of severe cyclone Remal still persists, meteorologists predict the impact for 45 hours
Stormy winds blew at a speed of 90-120 kmph in Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat, Pirojpur, Patuakhali, Barguna, Bhola and other coastal districts. Tidal waves were also created due to the effect of the cyclone. It also rained throughout the country on Monday. Meteorologists and climatologists said that the aftermath of the severe cyclone Remal will last…
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Cyclone Ramal hits West Bengal and Bangladesh coast
In addition, Cox's Bazar and Chittagong ports were advised to hoist major danger signal number 9. The coastal districts of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Noakhali, Lakshmipur and Chandpur and adjacent islands and chars were under major danger signal number 9. The BMD said 16 coastal districts along with their offshore islands and grazers are likely to…
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Cyclone Remal: Storm waves of 8-12 feet high likely in 16 coastal districts
The seaports of Payra and Mongla have been directed to maintain major danger signal-10, while Cox's Bazar and Chittagong ports have been directed to maintain major danger signal-9. Nine coastal districts – Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Pirojpur, Jhalakhati, Barguna, Barishal, Bhola and Patuakhali – will remain under major danger signal-10. Due to its impact, heavy to…
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Bangladesh announces Offshore Bidding-2024 to accelerate oil and gas exploration
To make the 'Offshore Model PSC, 2019' updated and competitive in the global context, 'Bangladesh Offshore Model PSC, 2023' was prepared based on the opinion of international consultants and Petrobangla's own review, which was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic I went. Matters on July 26, 2023. The new PSC includes several points aimed…
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Oil and gas exploration in Bay of Bengal: International tender issued after 8 years
Bangladesh is finally going to issue a fresh international tender next week for oil and gas exploration in the Bay of Bengal. Many international companies have already shown interest in bidding. Petrobangla, the government-owned agency involved in natural gas, oil, coal and mineral resources, has invited 55 companies in the tender process. Sources in the…
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PM Hasina emphasizes the potential of blue economy and maritime diplomacy
He said that after assuming power in 2001, the BNP government did not take any initiative. But, after coming to power for the second time, the AL government took steps in this direction and established authority over vast marine areas and its resources, he said. The head of government said that marine resources can make…
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Mother turtles face increasing threats in St. Martin
Professor MD Farid Ahsan of Chittagong University conducted research on endangered turtles in the Cox’s Bazar area. They identified 11 existential threats to sea turtles. These include destruction of turtle nests on the Cox’s Bazar beach by unplanned infrastructure development, use of restricted gill nets known as current nets and tow nets, haphazard lighting of…
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Reviving tradition: Bangladesh communities take charge of ‘loss and damage’ funding
This year, for the first time in almost a decade and a half, the people living in Chak Channamara village in southwest Bangladesh have revived their age-old tradition: their community festival worshiping Goddess Durga. The ritual was halted after major cyclones – Sidra in 2007 and Aila in 2009 – damaged a 600-metre road that…
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Cyclone ‘Midhili’: Tip reaches coast
The tip of cyclone ‘Midhili’ formed in the Bay of Bengal has reached the coastline. Due to its effect, the wind speed has increased on the coasts of Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar. The Meteorological Department says that the center or eye of the cyclone may hit the coast of Bangladesh by Friday evening. Bangladesh Meteorological…
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Cyclonic storm ‘Midhili’ has intensified over the Bay of Bengal.
According to the special bulletin of BMD, it is likely to move north-northeast and intensify further. The maximum sustained wind speed within 54 km of the deep depression center is about 62 km per hour which increases to 88 km per hour in gusts or squalls. Seas will be very rough near the deep depression…
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Deep depression in Bay of Bengal may turn into cyclone ‘Midhili’ tonight: Enamur
Minister of State for Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman on Thursday said the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into cyclone ‘Midhili’ by tonight and cross the Bangladesh coast by Friday evening. “The deep depression may intensify into a cyclonic storm between 12 midnight tonight and early morning tomorrow,”…
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Chance of rain in some parts of the country including Dhaka
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light to moderate rain and thundershowers over Dhaka and other parts of the country on Friday, with moderate to very heavy rain likely over southern areas. Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast that light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely to occur at many places in Dhaka,…