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
Melaka jadi tuan rumah Malaysia Bike Week Jun depan
Program selama tiga hari bermula 14 Jun sempena Bulan Permotoran Malaysia itu dijangka mempamerkan pelbagai aset terpilih.
Sat May 11 2024
Polis siasat kejadian conteng tembok masjid di Kuala Kubu Baharu
Polis menerima laporan berhubung kejadian itu daripada ahli jawatankuasa masjid berkenaan pada 9 pagi tadi.
Sat May 11 2024
Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang beri sumbangan kepada Faisal Halim
Pemain sayap sensasi Harimau Malaya dan Selangor FC, Faisal Halim yang cedera disimbah asid menerima sumbangan daripada Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang.
Sat May 11 2024
Juruteknik maut dalam nahas babitkan tiga kenderaan
Seorang juruteknik maut dalam kemalangan melibatkan tiga kenderaan di Kilometer 44 Jalan Alor Setar-Butterworth di pada Sabtu.
Sat May 11 2024
Johor sedia RM10 juta naik taraf enam taman negara
Kerja naik taraf itu membabitkan kemudahan dan infrastruktur di lokasi pelancongan berkenaan bagi memberikan keselesaan kepada pengunjung.
Sat May 11 2024
Indonesia kecam serangan bakar jahat ke atas ibu pejabat UNRWA
Insiden itu tidak dapat diterima kerana ia menjejaskan ibu pejabat sebuah agensi PBB yang beroperasi dalam sektor kemanusiaan.
Sat May 11 2024
Tidak pernah benarkan bida harga, MOT arah APAD semak aplikasi perkhidmatan e-hailing
Kementerian Pengangkutan tidak pernah membenarkan mana-mana penyedia aplikasi perkhidmatan pengangkutan e-hailing menggunakan sistem bidaan harga.
Sat May 11 2024
Patuhi adab, etika semasa ziarah di Bukit Uhud
Jemaah haji Malaysia yang menyertai ziarah luar di beberaap lokasi di Madinah sebagaimana diuruskan Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) dinasihat mengambil ikhtibar daripada aktiviti dijalankan selain mengelak daripada melakukan perkara yang boleh menimbulkan khurafat semasa menziarah
Sat May 11 2024
Huawei akan beralih sepenuhnya kepada sistem operasi sendiri tahun ini
Dinamakan HarmonyOS Next, ia dibangunkan sepenuhnya dari awal, dan bebas daripada penggunaan sistem Android.
Sat May 11 2024
TH gesa umat Islam waspada penggunaan visa haji tidak sah
Pemberian visa haji selain melalui kuota rasmi Malaysia merupakan hak mutlak Kerajaan Arab Saudi.
Sat May 11 2024