Sandwip Channel

The rescued sailors are now in Sandwip. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Stone-laden vessel sinks in rough Sandwip Channel, 7 sailors rescued

The sea in the region remains turbulent, and authorities have urged caution for all vessels operating in the area

Residents of Sandwip formed a human chain in front of the Chittagong Press Club today (22 April), protesting the decision to suspend ferry service on Chattogram-Sandwip route due to rough sea condition. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Sandwip-Ctg ferry may face suspension due to rough sea; locals call for weather-based operations

Two of the extinct fishes Dendrophysa russelli (top) and Pricanthus tayenus (bottom). Photo: Collected
Environment

30 fish species vanish as pollution grips Sandwip Channel

Four lakh people of Sandwip island travel on the Chattogram-Sandwip naval route facing immense sufferings every day. The Zila Parishad plays no role in improving the quality of service at the ghats of the route, although it collects Tk90,000 a day leasing out the route. A vicious cycle is prolonging the crisis only to loot the people’s money by taking them hostage. Photo: TBS.
Transport

Sandwip channel: A scary sail for the islanders

File Photo: Rohingya refugees sit on a makeshift boat as they get interrogated by the Border Guard Bangladesh after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, at Shah Porir Dwip near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar
Rohingya Crisis

Bodies of 7 more Rohingyas recovered from Sandwip Channel