July 27, 2026
Two greasers on the vessel FB Desh died on their way to Dhaka
Another has gone missing
The handover takes place at the maritime boundary in the Bay of Bengal
The programme is aimed at cutting fishing pressure during breeding seasons
Fishermen repair nets and boats, hoping for a bumper catch to repay debts after the hiatus
No official count exists of those taken, but fishermen put the number close to 150
Whether ransoms were paid for their release has yet to be confirmed
Relentless fuel supply disruption could mean missing the target of agricultural production, authorities warn
