The Bangladeshi ship 'Banglar Joyjatra', operated by Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC), was denied permission by Iran to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, April 10, 2026. The vessel had departed from Saudi Arabia’s Ras Al Khair port after a ceasefire took effect in the Middle East, following 40 days of being stranded due to regional conflict. Upon reaching near the strait after about 40 hours of sailing, the ship sought clearance from Tehran, which was rejected. The crew has been instructed to return safely to Sharjah port in the United Arab Emirates.

BSC Managing Director Commodore Mahmudul Malek confirmed that diplomatic efforts to secure passage are ongoing. He said the ship remains near Hormuz and has sufficient food supplies for its 31 crew members. The vessel can desalinate 18 tons of seawater daily, though water use has been rationed to six tons. Crew allowances and daily meal budgets have been increased to maintain morale.

The ship had completed unloading at Jebel Ali on March 11 and was scheduled to load cargo in Kuwait before heading to Cape Town with 37,000 tons of fertilizer.