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The Bangladesh Coast Guard detained 122 fishermen and seized 19 fishing boats for illegally fishing in Myanmar’s territorial waters. The operation took place on Friday (August 29) around noon, as confirmed by Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haque.
Siam-ul-Haque stated that, based on confidential information, it was learned that several Bangladeshi fishing boats from the Shahporir Dwip area under Sabrang Union in Teknaf had crossed the zero line of the Bangladesh-Myanmar maritime boundary to fish in Myanmar’s waters.
He further noted that such operations will continue to ensure the safety of fishermen. Despite the existing ban, there has been a significant increase in Bangladeshi fishing boats crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar zero line to fish in Myanmar’s territory in recent days. As a result, the Arakan Army has been detaining Bangladeshi fishermen and their boats almost daily. Legal proceedings against the detained fishermen and seized boats are underway
