Coast

Hilsa’s availability in river water makes up for its shortage in sea water

: 21 JUNE 2026, SUNDAY, 21:07

Fishermen in Bhola are facing mixed fortunes this fishing season, as the Bay of Bengal continues to yield disappointing catches despite the end of the government’s 58-day fishing ban, while large-sized hilsa are being abundantly […]

Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea

: 4 JUNE 2026, THURSDAY, 9:49

Antelope Reef is a small, teardrop-shaped island in the north-western corner of the South China Sea and, until recently, almost entirely underwater. But this year it has undergone a dramatic transformation. Millions of tonnes of […]

Maldives Diving Tragedy: What Happened on Excursion That Ended With 5 People Dead

: 19 MAY 2026, TUESDAY, 19:31

Four Italian tourists, all experienced divers, and their instructor set out on a scuba excursion May 14 in the Maldives to explore a sea cave. None of them survived the journey. The body of instructor Gianluca […]

: 17 MAY 2026, SUNDAY, 15:58

International cave divers have arrived in the Maldives to step up the search for the remains of four Italians who died while scuba diving in the island paradise, a day after a military officer lost […]

Sea fish worth over Tk 1cr seized in Bhola

: 14 MAY 2026, THURSDAY, 21:19

Members of the Bangladesh Coast Guard seized 10,140 kilograms of sea fish worth over Taka one crore during a special operation in Bhola aimed at enforcing the government’s ongoing 58-day fishing ban. According to Lieutenant […]

Ensure safe water in Khulna coast

Oceantimes Desk : 31 MARCH 2023, FRIDAY, 15:33

A longstanding problem in the country’s coastal areas has been lack of access to safe drinking/usable water. This region is not only prone to the effects of climate change, but…

Natural disaster

Tk 95 lakh washing away

Oceantimes Desk : 2 JANUARY 2023, MONDAY, 18:03

In September, geo bags were placed within 300 metres of Karkhana river in Patuakhali’s Baufal upazila to protect from river erosion.

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