Bangladesh protests killing of fisherman by Myanmar Navy

Bangladesh, Myanmar flags

Dhaka, Oct 11 - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a protest with the government of Myanmar over the killing of a Bangladeshi fisherman by Myanmar Navy near St. Martin's island.

The victim Usman (60), hailing from Kona Para, Shah Pori Island, Teknaf Upazila, Cox’s Bazar, was killed on October 9 on Wednesday.

In a diplomatic note sent to the Embassy of Myanmar in Dhaka, Bangladesh expressed deep concern over this tragic incident, further compounded by the abduction of approximately fifty-eight (58) Bangladeshi fishermen and six (6) fishing boats, including the boat of Usman, while they were fishing near St. Martin’s Union in Teknaf Upazila, Bangladesh.

The fishermen, along with the boats, were eventually released yesterday in two phases following contact between the Bangladesh Coast Guard and the Myanmar Navy.

The government of Bangladesh urges Myanmar to take immediate steps to prevent the recurrence of such unwarranted actions. Myanmar is reminded to fully respect the integrity of Bangladesh’s territorial waters and refrain from any further provocations. - UNB