15 September 2024
27 fishermen missing in Hatia
At least 27 fishermen from Hatia, Noakhali, remain missing after a trawler sank in the Bay of Bengal last Friday. Six trawlers haven’t returned, and 11 trawler sinking incidents have been reported. Nearly 100 fishermen have been rescued by other trawlers. The Upazila Fisheries Officer reported multiple trawler sinkings over two days, with most crew members either swimming ashore or being rescued. One fisherman from Nijhum Island and four from Amatli dock are still missing. The Coast Guard is working on rescue operations.READ FULL