Bangladesh protests killing of fisherman by Myanmar navy

In a diplomatic note sent to the Myanmar Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh expressed deep concern over the incident.

Staff Reporter

Oct 11, 2024, 05:50 AM1 min read

Bangladesh protests killing of fisherman by Myanmar navy

Bangladesh Coast Guard personnel tend to a group of fishermen, released by the Myanmar Navy, following their arrival at the Shah Porir Dwip jetty in Teknaf on Thursday, 10 October, 2024. Photo: TBS

On Friday, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs formally lodged a protest with Myanmar regarding the killing of Bangladeshi fisherman Usman (60), a resident of Kona Para, Shah Pori Island in Teknaf Upazila, Cox’s Bazar, by the Myanmar Navy on Wednesday, according to an official press release.

In a diplomatic note sent to the Myanmar Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh expressed deep concern over the incident. The protest also addressed the abduction of approximately 58 Bangladeshi fishermen and six fishing boats, including Usman's boat, while they were fishing near St. Martin’s Union in Teknaf Upazila.

The fishermen and their boats were eventually released in two phases on Thursday, following communication between the Bangladesh Coast Guard and the Myanmar Navy.

The Bangladesh government urged Myanmar to take immediate steps to prevent such incidents from recurring and reminded Myanmar to respect the integrity of Bangladesh’s territorial waters and avoid further provocations.

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