14 Bangladeshi fishermen returned after being detained by the Arakan Army

Fourteen Bangladeshi fishermen from Shahporir Dwip, Teknaf, returned home on March 31, 2026, after being detained and abused for three days by the Arakan Army in the Naaf River area. They arrived at the West Para beach via a fishing trawler. The fishermen reported suffering physical assault and food deprivation while in custody.