Arakan Army Abducts 4 Bangladeshi Fishermen Along with Trawler

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Tuesday, 11 February 2025 , 04:01 PM


Arakan Army Abducts 4 Bangladeshi Fishermen Along with Trawler
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A Myanmar-based armed rebel group, the Arakan Army, has abducted four Bangladeshi fishermen at gunpoint along with their trawler while they were fishing in the estuary of the Naf River in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar.

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The incident took place around 11 am on Tuesday (February 11) near Golar Char in Shah Porir Island.

The kidnapped fishermen have been identified as boat captain Md Hasan (30), Abdu Rokim (20), Md Jaber (26), and Md Hasan (16), all residents of South Para, Shah Porir Island, Teknaf.

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Bashir Ahmed, president of the South Boat Terminal in Shah Porir Island, confirmed the incident, stating, "They went fishing in the Naf River as usual in the morning when the Arakan Army captured them along with their trawler. This has caused panic among the fishing community. The matter has been reported to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and local authorities."

A senior official of Teknaf BGB, who wished to remain anonymous, acknowledged the incident and said, "We have received reports that four fishermen were taken along with their trawler from the Naf River after crossing the Bangladesh border. We are investigating the cause and making efforts to bring them back quickly."

Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Sheikh Ehsan Uddin also confirmed the abduction, stating, "We are aware of the situation, and law enforcement agencies are actively working to secure their release."

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This incident is reminiscent of a similar case on October 6, 2024, when 58 Bangladeshi fishermen aboard six trawlers were abducted by the Myanmar Navy after setting out from the Shah Porir Island Jetty. On October 9, the Myanmar Navy opened fire on a Bangladeshi trawler, injuring three fishermen, one of whom died on the spot. The abducted fishermen were later released.

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