The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) has issued a special advisory urging all fishing boats, trawlers, and other vessels to avoid the sea area between Cox’s Bazar and Hatiya on December 29 and 30, 2025. The notice, released on December 27, stated that the Bangladesh Navy will conduct missile firing exercises in that maritime zone during those two days. According to the ISPR statement, the advisory aims to ensure the safety of lives and property while the naval exercise is underway. All types of marine vessels, including fishing boats and trawlers, have been specifically requested not to remain or move within the designated area during the exercise period. The ISPR emphasized that the temporary restriction is precautionary and limited to the missile firing schedule, after which normal navigation is expected to resume.