16 fishermen rescued by Bangladesh Navy after three days adrift at sea due to engine failure
Sixteen fishermen were rescued by the Bangladesh Navy (BNS Kapotaksha) after being adrift for three days in the Bay of Bengal/Pashur River area due to engine failure of their trawler, 'FB Al Amin'. They were initially reported as adrift after departing Rayenda on August 19, 2026, and rescue was completed by the night of August 23, 2026, with the Coast Guard later taking custody of the rescued individuals at Hiron Point.
Affected scope
1 Record| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 1 · upazilla | শরণখোলা উপজেলা |
1 · upazilla
শরণখোলা উপজেলাInvolved entities
2 RecordsFB Al Amin
BNS Kapotaksha
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Navy
Naval branch of the armed forces for maritime security and rescue
Conducted a search and rescue operation to locate the adrift vessel, safely retrieved the 16 fishermen, and provided food, fresh water, and first aid.
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Coordinated the rescue through 999 emergency services and communicated with relevant control rooms.
Other
Other response agencies
Took custody of the rescued fishermen and the vessel from the Navy at Hiron Point.