How a cyclone created a new nation
The discontent of the millions displaced was politicised, eventually leading to civil war and the birth of a new republic named Bangladesh.
Sat Jun 17 2023
India to move over a million people to safety as cyclone approaches
Cyclone Yaas was powering across the Bay of Bengal and would batter the eastern states of Odisha and West Bengal, and also Bangladesh.
Tue May 25 2021
'Pray floods don't kill us': A day on Rohingya's remote Bangladesh island
As a Bangladeshi naval ship anchored off a remote Bay of Bengal island, some of the Rohingya Muslim refugees aboard clapped in anticipation of starting a new life.
Wed Dec 30 2020
Bangladesh set to move second batch of Rohingya refugees to remote island - Officials
Bangladesh is set to move a second batch of Rohingya refugees from neighbouring Myanmar to the remote island of Bhasan Char in the Bay of Bengal this month.
Sun Dec 27 2020
Powerful cyclone buffets southern India pushing tens of thousands into shelters
Cyclone Nivar made landfall between Karaikal in Puducherry territory and Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu state.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Bangladesh to turn island into temporary home for 100,000 Rohingya refugees
The decision came just days after Bangladesh sealed a deal aiming to start returning Rohingya to Myanmar within two months to reduce pressure in refugee camps.
Tue Nov 28 2017
India, US and Japan start naval exercise
India, the US and Japan on Monday started their eight-day naval exercises in the Bay of Bengal aimed at greater military cooperation.
Mon Jul 10 2017
Bangladesh 'plans to move thousands of Rohingya to island'
The government has started planning the relocation to Hatiya island in the Bay of Bengal, a move backed by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Thu May 28 2015
Bay of Bengal migrant crisis: the boats and the numbers
The UN refugee agency believes an estimated 25,000 Rohingya and Bangladeshis have taken to boats in the first three months of this year.
Sun May 17 2015
Myanmar 'unlikely to attend' migrant crisis meeting: president's office
Myanmar may snub a regional meeting hosted by Thailand later this month aimed at easing the current Bay of Bengal migrant crisis.
Fri May 15 2015
MH370: Bay of Bengal lead unlikely, says Hishammuddin
The Acting Transport Minister will only proceed to deploy the SapuraKencana vessel to the Bay of Bengal based on corroborated information.
Fri May 02 2014
MH370: JACC confident search area is correct
Head of JACC Angus Houston confident that flight MH370 is in the Southern Indian Ocean, dismissing report by a private firm that claims to have found the plane's wreckage in Bay of Bengal.
Fri May 02 2014
MH370: GeoResonance revealed they had submitted information on March 31
GeoResonance said they have already submitted a report regarding the discovered materials believed to be the wreckage of MH370 on March 31.
Wed Apr 30 2014
MH370: Australia dismisses claims by marine exploration company
Australian authorities dismissed claims by a marine exploration company that material found in the Bay of Bengal could be from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
Wed Apr 30 2014
MH370: Malaysia will assess credibility of Bay of Bengal sighting
Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein says Malaysia, China and Australia are aware about a report sighting the detection of potential aircraft wreckage in the Bay of Bengal.
Tue Apr 29 2014