Mongla, Jan 23 (V7N) — The Bangladesh Coast Guard handed over a fisherman, rescued from Indian waters in the Bay of Bengal, to his family on Friday morning.

According to Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq, the 22-year-old fisherman, Abdul Mannan, from Dalghat village in Maheshkhali, went out to sea on January 13 to catch fish. On January 18, his boat inadvertently crossed into Indian waters. While being pursued by the Indian Coast Guard ship Kamala Devi, Abdul Mannan fell into the sea.

The Indian Coast Guard immediately rescued him and contacted the Bangladesh Coast Guard for his safe return. The Bangladesh Navy ship Padma, patrolling nearby, brought him to the Coast Guard Outpost Dubla. On January 22, a Coast Guard boat transported him to Mongla, from where he was reunited with his family.

Lieutenant Commander Siam-ul-Haq said the incident highlights the mutual goodwill, trust, and cooperation between the Indian and Bangladesh Coast Guards and expressed hope that this relationship will be further strengthened in the future.

He added that the Coast Guard will continue its efforts to ensure maritime security and provide humanitarian assistance when needed.

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