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Bay of Bengal

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  1. Arm of the Indian Ocean between India and Sri Lanka on the west, Bangladesh on the north, and Southeast Asia on the east.


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However, Indian media report a Notice to Air Missions has been issued for a warning area over the Bay of Bengal, according to the Times of India newspaper.

From Barron's ● May 7, 2026

Near Rangpo, the Teesta joins with another river and carries on toward the Bay of Bengal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026

Lekha Ajit, 22, grew up in southeast India, in the coastal city of Chennai along the Bay of Bengal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2024

Cyclone Remal has been moving across the Bay of Bengal over the past few days, allowing authorities in both countries to prepare for its arrival.

From BBC ● May 27, 2024

I picture the lock of hair dancing in the current until it reaches the Bay of Bengal.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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