Five Rohingya fishermen and their trawler were abducted by members of the Myanmar armed group, the Arakan Army, while fishing in the Bay of Bengal near St. Martin's Island and the Naf River estuary. The victims are residents of the Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhia and Teknaf. Local authorities and police are coordinating with the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to secure their release.
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayub Ali | 37 | Missing | — |
| Mohammad Ayub | 24 | Missing | — |
| Mohammad Azimullah | 30 | Missing | — |
| Salam Nur | 31 | Missing | — |
| Syed Hossain | 25 | Missing | — |
District or Upazila level government authorities
The Teknaf Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) acknowledged receiving the report and stated that communication with relevant authorities is underway.
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Coordination with BGB to process recovery of victims