Adverse weather triggered by a low-pressure system over the
Bay of Bengal, continuous rainfall and rough seas have all compounded the
suffering of people on St. Martin’s, the country’s only coral island. Local
Cautionary Signal No. 3 remains in effect in the coastal areas.
In such a situation, around 140 residents set off for St.
Martin’s from Teknaf on three wooden service trawlers, carrying essential food
supplies and risking their lives.
After being stranded for 10 days, they finally b...
