The Bangladesh Coast Guard has rescued 13 fishermen alive along with their disabled fishing boat from the deep sea south of St. Martin's Island in Teknaf upazila, Cox's Bazar.
Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon, media officer of the Coast Guard, confirmed the matter on Tuesday afternoon (September 29, 2026).
According to the Coast Guard, a fishing boat named "FV Rifat" with 13 fishermen on board set out from Teknaf into the sea for fishing on September 25. While returning to the Teknaf anchorage after completing their fishing on Monday around 4:00 PM, the boat's engine suffered a breakdown, leaving it drifting in the deep sea south of St. Martin's.
At that time, one of the fishermen on board called the Coast Guard's emergency hotline number 16111 to seek assistance. Promptly responding to the distress call, the Coast Guard initiated a rescue operation. The Coast Guard patrol ship BCGS Syed Nazrul, operating in the deep sea, proceeded toward the location.
The drifting boat was successfully located about 12 nautical miles south of St. Martin's, and all 13 fishermen were safely rescued alive along with their vessel.
The rescued fishermen were provided with primary medical treatment and necessary food. The process of handing over the boat and the fishermen to their rightful owners is currently underway.
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Reported by Al-Amin, Cox's Bazar • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
