Bangladeshi fishermen
26 rescued Bangladeshi fishermen return from India
Twenty-six Bangladeshi fishermen who were caught in a storm in the bay of Bengal and were rescued by Indian Coast Guard later returned to the country on Tuesday through Benapole check post.
All the fishermen are residents of Pirojpur and Barguna districts.
Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner in India, Sheikh Marefat Tarikul Islam, said the fishermen were under custody of Buddha Pur flood centre in Kakdwip and Moipith Shelter Home in India.
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The fishermen returned on special travel permits and were handed over to Benapole port police station after immigration procedure in the afternoon, said Abul Kalam Azad, in charge of Benapole check post immigration.
From there a non-government organization named Justice and Care received them.
"The 26 fishermen will return to their families by today," said Muhit Hossain, senior programme officer of Justice and Care.
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The fishermen had gone missing on August 18, as they went out to sea to catch hilsa and got caught in a storm.
They were rescued eventually by Indian Coast Guard, who took them in their custody for safety.
Indian Coast Guard hands over 32 Bangladeshi fishermen
The Indian Coast Guard handed over 32 Bangladeshi fishermen who they rescued from the Bay of Bengal on August 19 and 20 after their boats capsized in rough weather.
The fishermen were provided food, water and medical aid, and generally taken care of by the Indian Coast Guard.
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The handover took place on Tuesday from Indian Coast Guard vessel Varad to Bangladesh Coast Guard ship Tajuddin.
Both Coast Guards work closely together as partners for search and rescue regularly, to the benefit of the maritime communities of both countries, said the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.
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Indian Coast Guard rescued 17 more Bangladeshi fishermen from the Bay of Bengal Sunday after rescuing 10 fishermen Saturday amid rough seas and strong winds.
In three operations, the ICG has rescued 27 Bangladeshi fishermen so far in its continuous effort to provide assistance at sea during inclement weather.
The search for missing Bangladeshi fishermen is in progress, the ICG tweeted.
India repatriates Bangladeshi distressed fishing boat
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarojini Naidu on Sunday undertook successful repatriation of one Bangladeshi fishing boat, ‘Allahar Daan’, along with 20 Bangladeshi fishermen.
The boat was reported adrift at sea due to engine breakdown and was sighted by Indian fishermen.
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The Indian fishermen displaying humanity provided necessary assistance to the boat and towed it to Paradip on December 26.
The incident highlights the importance given by Indian fishermen to help mariners or fishermen at sea in distress irrespective of nationality thereby forming an important link in ensuring safety of life at sea, said the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.
Myanmar Navy frees 22 Bangladeshi fishermen
Myanmar Navy have released 22 Bangladeshi fishermen who were detained with four fishing trawlers while fishing near the St Martin's Island in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday.
Saint Martin's Union Parishad Chairman Nur Ahmed said four fishing trawlers with 22 fishermen arrived at the St. Martin's Island jetty Saturday midnight with the help of the Coast Guard and the Bangladesh Border Guard.
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However, neither the local Coast Guard nor the BGB members agreed to comment.
Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Parvez Chowdhury said all the fishermen are doing well.
Earlier, Myanmar Navy seized four of the trawlers owned by residents of the area with 22 fishermen on board around 10am Saturday, from the east side of the island when they were out in the sea fishing.
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According to local fishermen, those fishermen went to the sea Friday evening on trawlers owned by Nurul Amin, Md Azim, Md Hossain and Md Younus.
Some members of Myanmar Navy crossed the maritime boundary on Saturday morning and took control of the trawlers at gunpoint, they alleged.
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Bangladesh Civil Society for Migrants (BCSM) on Thursday demanded immediate and unconditional release of four Bangladeshi fishermen in Qatar.
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Over two dozens of Bangladeshi fishermen, detained in Assam, returned home on Wednesday.
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Seventeen Bangladeshi fishermen who were detained by Myanmar Navy as they entered its water territory after their boat went of order were sent back on Friday night.