Bangladesh does not lack understanding of its mangrove systems or their value; it lacks alignment in how decisions are made and implemented.

Horrific. Thousands of acres of mangroves have been wiped out. Across the landscape, fresh scars mark where trees were recently felled and burned.

When the notification first flashed across her screen, Saraf Nawer froze. It didn’t feel real. She read the message again and again, checking the sender and the message to ensure she hadn’t misunderstood.

For city dwellers yearning for an escape from their mechanical lives, Cox’s Bazar stands as a beacon of natural beauty and serenity. Famous for its sun-kissed beaches and rolling waves, this coastal gem captivates the hearts of travelers.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has today said the government will not allow construction of any high-rise structures along the seashore.

A fast-track project of the government -- establishment of the country's third deep-sea port proposed at Cox's Bazar's Sonadia -- has plunged into uncertainty.

A cargo plane crashed into the Bay of Bengal near Sonadia island, about nine kilometres off Cox's Bazar coast, yesterday morning, killing three of its four crew members and injuring the other.