Geology of Bangladesh

This volume synthesizes over six years of geological research in Bangladesh, highlighting significant insights gained from intensified hydrocarbon exploration over the past two decades. It presents a paleogeographical reconstruction of the Bengal Basin from the Carboniferous period to the present, primarily based on geological, biostratigraphical, geophysical, and geochemical studies conducted during exploration activities. By incorporating geological and stratigraphical data from neighboring Indian states such as Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, West Bengal, and Bihar, the work achieves a supra-regional perspective on the Bengal Basin. The book details the stratigraphical account while emphasizing the structural history and evolving paleogeography. It begins with Gondwana's fragmentation, the drift of the Indian plate, its collision with Eurasia, and the resulting orogeny, culminating in the development of the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta. The discovery of rich reserves of natural gas, coal, and petroleum has positioned Bangladesh as a key area for energy resource exploration. The presentation of hydrocarbon exploration results gains new significance due to these reserves, making it a major focus of the book. Included tables and maps provide exploration geologists with an updated synopsis of current knowledge, appealing to geoscientists, geophysicists, mineralogists, petrographers, geographers, paleontologists, and professionals in the