Fishermen

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Bangladesh

Experts urge inclusive early warning system to protect coastal fishermen

Real-time alerts via a VHF radio network could significantly reduce loss of life during extreme weather events, they say

Photo collage of the sailors and their catch. Photos: Shahid Sarkar
Features

Between sky and sea: The thrilling life afloat on a fishing ship

Photo shows a fishing boat in Sundarbans/Collected
Bangladesh

BSF allegedly seizes boats from Bangladeshi fishermen in Sundarbans border

Six fishermen brought home after 28 days on 29 March through the Ghumdhum border in Bandarban's Naikhongchari upazila. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

BGB brings home 6 Bangladeshi fishermen captured by Arakan Army

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Bangladesh

12 fishermen rescued from sea after 5 days via 999 emergency service

The fishermen were brought back at 3:00pm on 15 March through the jetty in Jaliyapara, Teknaf. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

BGB brings back 26 fishermen, including Rohingyas, detained by Arakan Army

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Bangladesh

56 fishermen released after being reportedly detained, looted by Myanmar Navy

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Bangladesh

13 fishermen rescued from sea after 4 days via 999 emergency service

The fishermen were brought back to Bangladesh at 6:15pm today (27 February) through the jetty ghat near Chowdhury Para in Teknaf municipality. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

BGB rescues 29 fishermen abducted by Arakan Army from Naf River

Farida Akhter, adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Govt plans to raise rice allocation for fishermen by 15kg this year: Farida Akhter

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Bangladesh

15 fishermen kidnapped in Sundarbans: 3 robbers held

India handed over 90 Bangladeshi fishermen and two fishing boats who had been detained and sheltered in India. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

90 Bangladeshi sailors, fishermen return home from India

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh, India complete repatriation of 185 detained fishermen