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The Hindu
19-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bangladesh apprehends 34 Indian fishermen; high commission seeks their early return
Bangladesh apprehended 34 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in its territorial waters, following which India has been pressing Dhaka to ensure their safe and early return, official sources said on Friday (July 18, 2025). The fishermen, along with their two fishing trawlers, were apprehended on the intervening night of July 14 and 15, they said. On receiving information about the incident, the Indian high commission in Bangladesh took up the matter with Bangladeshi authorities through diplomatic channels and immediate consular access to the fishermen, the sources said. "We are constantly pursuing the matter for facilitating the safe and early return of all the fishermen along with their boats," one of the sources said. A total of 34 Indian fishermen, along with two of their Indian fishing trawlers — FB Jhor and FB MaMagal Chandi — were apprehended by Bangladesh authorities near Mongla, the sources said. The Bangladeshi authorities accused the Indian nationals of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in Bangladeshi territorial waters, they said. The incident comes amid continuing strain in India-Bangladesh relations. There has been a sharp downturn in the ties after deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka and took shelter in India in August last year in the face of a massive anti-government protest.
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First Post
19-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Bangladesh detains 34 Indian fishermen for crossing maritime border, New Delhi seeks release
The fishermen and two fishing trawlers named FB Jhor and FB Ma Magal Chandi were apprehended by Bangladeshi authorities on July 14-15 near Mongla port read more Bangladesh has detained 34 fishermen who entered its waters earlier this week. India has now sought consular access for the men who have been charged with crossing the maritime border. According to a report by Hindustan Times, the fishermen and two fishing trawlers named FB Jhor and FB Ma Magal Chandi were apprehended by Bangladeshi authorities on July 14-15 near Mongla port. The fishermen, all residents of West Bengal's Kakdwip, were accused of crossing the international maritime boundary and fishing in Bangladesh's territorial waters. It was not immediately clear where they were being detained. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'As soon as information about the incident was received, our high commission in Dhaka took up the matter with Bangladeshi authorities through diplomatic channels, seeking immediate consular access,' one source told the news outlet. 'We are constantly pursuing the matter for facilitating the safe and early return of all the fishermen along with their boats,' the source added. West Bengal state government, led by the Trinamool Congress, is also taking steps for their repatriation. Every year, numerous Indian fishermen are detained by authorities in Pakistan and Sri Lanka for allegedly crossing maritime boundaries. Most fishing boats in India and neighbouring countries lack modern navigational equipment, making it common for vessels to unintentionally stray across international waters.
News18
18-07-2025
- News18
Bangladesh apprehends 34 Indian fishermen; New Delhi seeks their early return
Agency: New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Bangladesh has apprehended 34 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in its territorial waters and India has been pressing Dhaka to ensure their safe and early return, official sources said on Friday. The fishermen along with their two fishing trawlers were apprehended on the intervening night of July 14 and 15, they said. Immediately after information about the incident was received, the Indian high commission in Bangladesh took up the matter with Bangladeshi authorities through diplomatic channels and immediate consular access to the fishermen, the sources said. 'We are constantly pursuing the matter for facilitating the safe and early return of all the fishermen along with their boats," one of the sources said. A total of 34 Indian fishermen along with two of their Indian fishing trawlers — FB Jhor and FB MaMagal Chandi — were apprehended by Bangladesh authorities near Mongla, the sources said. The Bangladeshi authorities accused the Indian nationals of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in Bangladeshi territorial waters, they said. view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 21:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
