On June 1, 2025, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT ... When Sheikh Hasina mentioned that “a white man” asked her about Saint Martin’s Island, this theory got wings. Would India have ...

in 2012 the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea awarded Bangladesh “a full 12 nautical miles territorial sea around St Martin’s Island”. But to date there are regular reports either of ...

As the turmoil in Bangladesh continues, here's a look at what St Martin's Island is and why exactly it's so significant to the nation. What is St Martin's Island? St Martin's Island is located in ...

The American army is going to conduct military exercises near Saint Martin Island in Bangladesh in collaboration with the Bangladesh Army. The government of Sheikh Hasina fell due to this very island.

Tourist ships and ferries were also permitted to operate to St. Martin’s until February 1 only; thereafter, no vessels were allowed to the island. Bangladesh Ministry of Environment, Forest and ...

Tourism to St Martin’s, Bangladesh’s only coral island ... If the ban holds, the island’s economy could face significant long-term consequences. View all travel news. Letara is a seasoned copywriter ...

Earlier, on 22 October, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change decided to impose restrictions on travel to St Martin's. The ministry subsequently issued a circular on 28 October. The ...

The turquoise waters of Saint ... the night-stay experience it once offered. Located in the southeastern reaches of Bangladesh, close to the Myanmar border, Saint Martin’s Island is a small ...

The Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) has warned of initiating significant protests if the government restricts tourist visits and overnight stays on St Martin’s Island ... will be ...

Bangladesh Student Protest ... I could have remained in power if I had surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal," Hasina had earlier ...

Since 1999, Bangladesh has declared 13 biodiversity ... we will impose restrictions on night stays at Saint Martin’s Island to reduce the pressure on the island soon. Gradually, we will increase ...