Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Releases 23 Indian Fishermen Including 9 from Andhra
Some fishermen from India were caught by the Bangladesh Coast Guard because their boat went into Bangladeshi waters by mistake.
They were kept in a police station for three months.
With the help of lawyers and some important people, the Bangladesh government agreed to let them go.
The fishermen's families were also helped during this time.
Soon, the fishermen will be able to go back home to their families.
Bangladesh to release 23 Indian fishermen, including 9 from north Andhra, detained for 3 months.
Fishermen were taken into custody by the Bangladesh Coast Guard for accidentally straying into Bangladeshi waters due to engine failure.
Legal assistance from Advocate Banerjee and coordination with Indian authorities helped secure their release.
Association leaders thanked Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and other officials for their efforts.
Support was provided to the fishermen’s families during the detention period.
- Who
- 23 Indian fishermen, including 9 from north Andhra
- What
- Release of fishermen detained in Bangladesh
- When
- After 3 months of detention
- Where
- Mongla police station, Bagerhat district, Bangladesh
- Why
- Fishermen accidentally strayed into Bangladeshi waters due to engine failure
- Number of Fishermen Released
- 23
- Fishermen from North Andhra
- 9
- Detention Duration
- 3 months
- Detention Location
- Mongla police station, Bagerhat district
- Reason for Detention
- Accidentally strayed into Bangladeshi waters due to engine failure
- Legal Assistance
- Advocate Banerjee
- Support Provided
- Assistance to fishermen’s families during detention