Fishermen

Missing fishermen Md Yusuf, Lutfur Rahman, Saiful Islam, and Yusul Jalal (not in chronological order). Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Four fishermen, reportedly abducted by Arakan Army, still missing after a month

On 13 November afternoon, five Ukhiya fishermen went missing after going fishing in the Naf River near the Myanmar border. One of them was later found dead

Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh U Kyaw Soe Moe met with Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at the foreign ministry on 10 Nov. Photo: BSS
Bangladesh

Dhaka raises concerns to Myanmar over gunfire targeting fishermen 

Fishermen catch swarms of Pangas in the Padma in November 2024. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Pangas replaces hilsa, brings smiles to fishermen’s faces

Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

BGB rescues 20 Bangladeshi fishermen from Arakan Army’s custody

Representational image. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

20 fishermen captured from Naf River to be brought back soon: BGB

Representational image. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

20 Bangladeshi fishermen reportedly 'abducted' by Arakan Army from Naf River

Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

10 kidnapped fishermen rescued in Sundarbans

Fishermen are busy repairing their nets and boats. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Fishermen set to resume hilsa fishing as ban ends midnight

Farida Akhtar. Sketch: TBS
Bangladesh

Govt taking steps to alleviate fishermen's hardships during hilsa fishing ban: Farida

Representational Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

9 fishermen jailed for catching hilsa defying ban in Shariatpur

BGB officials communicated with the Arakan Army and facilitated the fishermen’s return who arrived at Shah Porir Dwip jetty via Naf River yesterday (14 October). Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

BGB rescues 16 fishermen after six days in Arakan army custody

The Sundarbans reopened today (1 September) after being closed for the breeding season during June, July, and August. File photo
Bangladesh

Fishermen return to Sundarbans after 3-month ban

The incident took place in Ballavpur village of Sukhpukuria union in Chougachha upazila today (21 June). Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Miscreants allegedly destroy fishing nets worth Tk7 lakh in Jashore, threaten to kill minority fishermen