Fishing Trawler 'FB Mayer Doa' Capsizes in Bay of Bengal; 14 Fishermen Rescued and Received Aid
On September 10, 2026, the fishing trawler 'FB Mayer Doa' capsized in the Bay of Bengal near Dublar Char, the Fakirhat area of Taltali, Barguna, and Nidra Bazar, Sonakata Union due to rough weather and hitting a sandbar. All 14 fishermen were rescued safely by local vessels and another passing trawler. The Taltali Upazila Administration later provided emergency food aid to the rescued families.
Involved entities
1 RecordFB Mayer Doa
Agencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Upazila administration coordinated the rescue operation and provided emergency food relief consisting of rice, lentils, oil, sugar, salt, and spices.
Relief packages: 14
Relief items: rice, lentils, oil, sugar, salt, spices
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Naval police assisted in the search and rescue operation.
Volunteer Group
Organized groups of individuals offering free services
Local fishermen and passing trawler crew assisted in the rescue operation.