Bangladeshi Fishermen

India, Bangladesh to exchange detained fishermen by Sunday

The reciprocal repatriation process of 95 Indian fishermen detained in Bangladesh and 90 Bangladeshi fishermen detained in India began on Thursday, which is expected to be completed Sunday next, said the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry. “Bangladesh Coast Guard has initiated the process of handing over 95 Indian fishermen/crew members to the Indian Coast Guard and receiving 90 Bangladeshi fishermen/crew members,” said a press release issued by the Ministry on Thursday. Besides, two Bangladeshi ...

September 16, 2024 5:05 PM

Indian Coast Guard rescues 27 Bangladeshi fishermen in swift operation

In a swift and heroic operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued 27 Bangladeshi fishermen who were stranded at sea on April 4. The fishermen were aboard the Bangladeshi fishing boat Sagar II, which experienced a steering gear breakdown, leaving them adrift for two days. The rescue took place at the Indo-Bangladesh International Maritime Border Line (IMBL) when the ICG Ship Amogh spotted the distressed fishing boat inside Indian waters at around 11:30 am. A boarding team was promptly dispat...