Mediterranean-Sea

Mofazzal Mia is the eldest of six siblings in his family. As he moved from adolescence into adulthood, he took on the burden of supporting his family. He left school and began working in the fields with his farmer father. However, the family continued to struggle financially. One day, a broker offered him the chance to travel to Europe and pursue the elusive dream of a better life. Promising to take him to Italy for Tk 1 million, the broker easily lured the young man from Chanpara in Bania...

Saudi Arabia's fuel oil is now reaching Bangladesh after journeying across three continents and two oceans. This is not a leisurely voyage driven by a love for maritime adventure; rather, oil tankers are compelled to set sail for Chattogram port out of sheer necessity amid Middle East crisis. Previously, oil tankers could easily travel from Saudi Arabia to Chattogram through the Strait of Hormuz. However, following the Iran-US conflict, the Strait became blockaded, halting oil shipments through...