Some reports said the boat had been turned back by Malaysia because of the coronavirus pandemic. It is unclear whether the refugees had left from Bangladesh or from Myanmar, where they are originally …
Bangladesh overfishing: Almost all species pushed to brink
But Mr Chowdhury is worried about the impact the super trawlers could have on fish stocks and the future of fisheries management in Bangladesh. “These super trawlers are a threat to marine resources, …
Bangladesh coast guard rescues 396 Rohingya in drifting boat; 24 dead
At least two dozen ethnic Rohingya died on a ship that drifted for weeks after failing to reach Malaysia, Bangladesh coastguard officials said on Thursday, following the rescue of 396 starving …
Starving refugees rescued from boat off Bangladesh
The coast guard of Bangladesh says it has rescued at least 382 starving Rohingya refugees who had been drifting at sea for nearly two months. More than two dozen people died on the boat, which was …
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Bangladesh Navy ship carrying 100 metric tons of aid starts for Maldives
A Bangladesh Navy ship is starting today for the Maldives, carrying more than 100 metric tons of food, medicine and medical equipment as assistance amid the coronavirus pandemic. As per the directive …