Five fishermen went missing after a fishing trawler sank in the sea near Kutubdia in Cox’s Bazar early Monday. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m., and seven other fishermen were rescued. The vessel, named FB Fakira Mosque, was owned by Nurul Absar of Baraghop South Amjakhali and had 12 crew members on board when it went out to fish.

According to Kutubdia Fishery Federation president Abul Kalam, the missing fishermen are identified as Md Sagar (18), Md Karim (22), Aiyub Monir (20), Kamal (45), and one person from Mognama in Pekua upazila. Kutubdia Police Station’s investigation officer Faruk Ahmed said a general diary is being processed regarding the disappearance of the fishermen following the trawler sinking.

Local authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the sinking or the current status of the search operation for the missing fishermen.