13 fishermen missing after 3 trawlers sink in Bay

At least 13 fishermen remained missing after three fishing trawlers sank in the Bay of Bengal off Kuakata IN Patuakhali under the impact of a low-pressure system, rough seas and strong winds, officials said on Wednesday.
Several other fishing trawlers were also damaged in the turbulent weather.
Mahipur Fish Traders’ Association Acting President Raju Ahmed Raza said one small fishing trawler carrying six fishermen sank near Char Bijoy at around 1:00 pm on Wednesday.
The trawler owner, Masud Majhi, was rescued, but five fishermen remain missing.
In another incident, the FB Mahima trawler from Fakirhat, carrying 18 fishermen, sank about 17 kilometres offshore at around 5:00 pm on Tuesday. Sixteen fishermen were rescued on Wednesday, while two remain missing.
Earlier, on Sunday, another fishing trawler owned by Imadul of Kharida village in Galachipa sank about 60 kilometres off the coast with 11 fishermen on board. Five of them were rescued, but six are still missing.
In addition to the three sinkings, at least five other fishing trawlers were damaged by rough weather in the Bay.
Kalapara Senior Upazila Fisheries Officer Apu Saha said the Bangladesh Coast Guard is conducting search and rescue operations to locate the missing fishermen.