The Bangladesh Navy rescued 24 fishermen along with their fishing trawler Madina-6. Photo: Bangladesh Navy

KHULNA, Nov 10, 2025 (BSS) -The Bangladesh Navy rescued 24 fishermen along 
with their fishing trawler Madina-6 after it was stranded in the Bay of 
Bengal due to engine failure.

The Navy ship BNS Aparajeyo, while on regular patrol duty on Monday, detected 
the stranded trawler about 29 nautical miles south of Mongla Fairway Boya. 

Using radar, the naval personnel identified the vessel as being in distress 
and rushed to the spot, said a Navy press release this evening.

Upon reaching the trawler, the fishermen informed the Navy that their engine 
had broken down, leaving them drifting in deep sea without any communication 
equipment. 

The sailors rescued all 24 fishermen and provided them with food, drinking 
water, and primary medical care.

The trawler had left Kutubdia on October 29 for fishing in the deep sea but 
became stranded after its engine malfunctioned. 

Despite rough seas and adverse weather, BNS Aparajeyo towed the trawler some 
35 nautical miles to Hiron Point near the Sundarbans and later handed it over 
to the Coast Guard (West Zone) for further action.

All rescued fishermen are reported to be safe and in good health, the press 
release added.