India, Bangladesh Release Dozens Of Detained Fishermen

2025-12-09 03:11:23

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) NEW DELHI, Dec 9 (KUNA) -- India and Bangladesh on Tuesday agreed to release and repatriate 47 Indian fishermen and 38 Bangladesh fishermen along with their operable vessels, on humanitarian grounds.
"The Indian fishermen who happened to inadvertently cross the International Maritime Boundary Line had been arrested by Bangladesh authorities recently," the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in statement.
"Bangladesh fishermen had also been apprehended by Indian authorities similarly," according to the statement.
India had facilitated the release of 95 Indian fishermen, and in a reciprocal manner released 90 Bangladesh fishermen in January 2025.
The release of fishermen has been worked out keeping in mind the humanitarian and livelihood concerns of fishing communities on both sides.
"India attaches the highest importance to the safety, security and welfare of Indian fishermen. To this end, it continues to work assiduously to secure the release of our fishermen from Bangladesh custody," the statement added. (end)
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