Nine Bangladeshi fishermen were reportedly detained by members of the Arakan Army while fishing near Shah Porir Island in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, on Thursday morning. According to Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Inamul Hafiz Nadim, the fishermen were taken away by armed men in speedboats from the sea area bordering Myanmar.

Local fisherman Md. Belal said the group was fishing in two engine-powered boats when the Arakan Army chased and captured them. The detainees, all residents of Dangarpara village on Shah Porir Island, have been identified by local authorities. The Upazila administration has informed the Coast Guard and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), who are maintaining communication with relevant agencies to verify the incident and secure their release.

Officials said the situation is being closely monitored amid growing security concerns along the maritime border with Myanmar. The incident underscores ongoing cross-border tensions and the risks faced by Bangladeshi fishermen operating near disputed waters.