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 ...

Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that interim advisor Muhammad Yunus is undermining Bangladesh’s access to the seas.

On the secluded shores of St Martin’s Island, Bangladesh’s only coral island, a curious dichotomy is unfolding away from the prying eyes of the mainland. Tourists have vanished due to ...

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.

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 ...

Located in the north-eastern part of the Bay of Bengal, the St Martin’s Island also came into focus with the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina-led government in Bangladesh. Known as Narikel Jinjira ...

Restricting the number of tourists visiting St Martin's Island could deal a huge blow to Bangladesh’s tourism industry, says the Sea Cruise Operator Owners Association of Bangladesh. Hossain Islam ...

Bangladesh Foreign Ministry again summoned the Myanmar envoy here and lodged a strong protest as Myanmar continues to claim Saint Martin's island as its territory. A tourist vessel with around 350 ...

Saint Martin’s Island in Bangladesh faces challenges balancing conservation and economic stability. Access restrictions aim to protect its fragile coral ecosystems but harm local businesses.

The wrath of the storm has been felt most by St Martin's Island in Kutubdia. Contacted, Nur Mohammad, chairman of St Martin's Island, said: “The island's jetty has been destroyed by strong tidal waves ...