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14 fishermen detained with illegal trolling boat in Charfashion

Thursday, 5 November 2026, 7:51

14 fishermen detained with illegal trolling boat in Charfashion

Bangladesh Coast Guard has detained 14 fishermen along with an illegal artisanal fiber trolling boat during a drive in Charfashion, Bhola. The operation was conducted by the Charmanika Outpost of the Coast Guard based on secret information in the Maya Bridge area of Ahmedpur, Charfashion upazila from Wednesday 1:00 am to 4:00 pm.

During the drive, four trolling nets, two wings, one derrick, two trawl doors, and various equipment were seized from the boat. Among the detainees, 10 are residents of Lalmohan, Charfashion, and Dularhat areas in Bhola, two are from Bakerganj upazila in Barishal, and two are from Bauphal upazila in Patuakhali.

Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujan stated that legal action is underway against the detained fishermen along with the seized boat, nets, and equipment. Such operations to protect fisheries resources will continue.

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