The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday referred to as India’s claims of the “mistreatment of Indian fishermen” as”baseless and fabricated” The Bangladeshi MOFA acknowledged that the claims weaken the spirit of belief fund in between each nations.
“Bangladesh expresses its utter dismay and deep disappointment over the unfounded remarks and fabricated allegations of ill-treatment including physical abuses of the detained Indian fishermen by the Bangladesh authorities. Bangladesh firmly rejects such unfounded allegations which undermines the spirit of trust, goodwill and mutual respect between Bangladesh and India. Concerned authorities of Bangladesh have confirmed that, under no circumstances, were the detained fishermen physically abused. The matter was thoroughly investigated and it was found that no such ill-treatment or incident of physical abuse happened,” the declaration acknowledged. The MOFA higher declared that they handled the Indian detainees suitably.
“Bangladesh wishes to mention that the detained 95 Indian fishermen/crew members were treated appropriately during their stay in Bangladesh. As per international norms, consular accesses were duly granted to the representatives of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, who visited the fishermen during their detention. The representatives of the Indian diplomatic missions were also present during the release of Indian fishermen from the jails on 02 January 2025 and during the fishermen`s departure from Mongla on 04 January 2025. The relevant hospitals completed the health screenings of all Indian fishermen, confirming that they were medically fit. During their journey towards the maritime border, Bangladesh Coast Guard authorities extended all necessary support and provisions,” the declaration included.
The MOFA acknowledged that they anticipated the repatriation from India to be agreeably mounted. “The reciprocal repatriation process of the fishermen manifests the commitment of the Government of Bangladesh in resolving humanitarian issues amicably and collaboratively with the Government of India. Bangladesh calls upon all parties to avoid making such unfounded allegations that undermine the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect between the two countries,” it acknowledged.
“The reciprocal repatriation of 90 Bangladeshi fishermen/crew detained in India and 95 Indian fishermen/crew detained in Bangladesh was successfully completed in the afternoon of 05 January 2025 near the International Maritime Boundary Line. In the presence of the representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department of Fisheries, and Border Guard Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Coast Guard received 90 Bangladeshi fishermen/crew members and handed over 95 Indian fishermen/crew members to the Indian Coast Guard. Simultaneously, the exchange of detained vessels was also completed, two Bangladeshi fishing vessels, ” FV Laila -2″ and ” FV Meghna -5″, have been returned to Bangladesh, whereas six Indian fishing boats have been returned to India,” the declaration included.
In a shared trade of anglers labored with in between the Indian Coast Guard and the Bangladesh Coast Guard, ICG Ship Varad and Amrit Kaur effectively repatriated 95 anglers along with 4 Indian angling watercrafts whereas turning over 90 Bangladeshi Fishermen consisting of 12 saved from a sunken angling watercraft “Kaushik” on Sunday, primarily based on a essential declaration.
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