Tuesday, December 16, 2025
News update
- Bangladesh capital market extends losing streak for second day |
- Bangladesh celebrates Victory Day Tuesday |
- 'Different govts presented history based on their own ideologies': JU VC |
- US Issues Travel Alert for Bangladesh Ahead of Election |
- Air ambulance carrying bullet-hit Hadi flies for Singapore |
Myanmar Navy Frees 56 BD Fishermen After Detention
Greenwatch Desk
Nation
2025-03-06, 4:19pm
The Myanmar Navy released 56 Bangladeshi fishermen and their six fishing boats late last night, just hours after detaining them in the Bay of Bengal. The fishermen arrived in Teknaf early this morning, according to Sheikh Ehsan Uddin, the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Teknaf in Cox's Bazar.
While the fishermen were freed, they claimed that their fishing nets and catch were seized by the Myanmar Navy. The fishermen had been detained the previous afternoon for allegedly crossing the Bangladesh maritime boundary into Myanmar's waters, the UNO reported.
"The fishermen arrived this morning, and the coast guard is currently investigating the incident," Uddin said. "Regarding their confiscated goods, the fishermen have stated that their fish and nets were taken, and we are looking into the matter."