Bangladesh has many islands along its coastal area, and in the past decade, several new islands have emerged, leading to a revision of the country’s map.
Some new islands have formed in the open sea, with a few visible only during the dry season, while others remain submerged throughout the year. Seagoing vessels, particularly fishing boats, and trawlers, often encounter these submerged islands cause they get stuck on them.
During my sea travels with fishermen in the southern districts of Barguna and Patuakhali, I encountered some of these islands one by one in my new Vlog, and I’ve included the first episode here. Feel free to check it out.