The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has successfully brought back 14 fishermen who had been abducted by Myanmar’s Arakan Army. Among the rescued individuals, 13 are Bangladeshi nationals and one is a Rohingya refugee. The handover took place on Saturday at the zero line of the Naf River, where a BGB delegation received the fishermen and transported them to the Teknaf jetty. Arrangements are underway to return them to their families.

According to BGB, the fishermen were captured at various times between 2025 and 2026 after unintentionally crossing into Myanmar waters while fishing in the Bay of Bengal. They were subsequently detained in camps controlled by the Arakan Army. The BGB’s Cox’s Bazar region initiated communication with the Arakan Army on humanitarian grounds, leading to gradual progress in securing the fishermen’s release.

BGB officials stated that the operation reflects the force’s commitment to border security and public safety. They emphasized that professionalism and coordination enabled the successful repatriation and that similar humanitarian efforts will continue in the future.