35 swimmers set out to cross Bangla Channel

Thirty-five swimmers, including two women, have begun an attempt to swim across the Bangla Channel, a stretch of water off the coast of Bangladesh known for its strong currents.

The swim began in Cox's Bazar's Teknaf, with participants setting out from Shah Porir Dwip and aiming to reach the northern beach of St Martin’s Island, reports bdnews24.com.

The Bangla Channel forms part of the sea route between Teknaf and St Martin’s Island and measures about 16.1 kilometres.

This is the 19th time the event has been organised.