Dhaka: Bangladesh today repatriated 91 fishermen who had been detained in India, following diplomatic efforts by the government and completion of the required bilateral procedures. The fishermen, along with four Bangladesh-owned fishing boats, were handed over by the Indian Coast Guard to the Bangladesh Coast Guard at the international maritime boundary line in the Bay of Bengal.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Foreign Ministry released a statement highlighting Bangladesh’s consistent efforts to facilitate the repatriation of its nationals from abroad whenever appropriate bilateral mechanisms are followed. This recent repatriation is a testament to the effective collaboration between the two nations.
A number of government agencies worked in close coordination to complete the repatriation process, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, Bangladesh Coast Guard, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Ministry of Shipping, Bangladesh Police, local administration, and other relevant authorities. Their combined efforts ensured a smooth and efficient return for the detained fishermen.
The government emphasized that the successful return of the fishermen reflected effective inter-agency cooperation and continued diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring countries. This event underscores the importance of diplomatic channels and bilateral relations in resolving such issues.