DHAKA, March 31, 2026 (BSS) - The members of Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG), 
the maritime law enforcement agency responsible for safeguarding the 
country's territorial waters, rescued a fisherman, held hostage by the 
notorious robbers of the Sundarbans.

A release signed by BCG Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujan 
told today.

He said the gang of robbers popularly known as Jonab Bahini held hostage 
Mujibar Gazi (50), a resident of Koyra Police Station in Khulna district 
earlier.

The BCG release said, based on secret information, the law enforcement agency 
conducted the drive at Khurkhuria Canal in the Sundarbans area last night.

However, the BCG said, it was not possible to arrest anyone as the robbers 
fled into the forest leaving the hostage behind after sensing the presence of 
the members of the BCG.
 
Meanwhile, it is yet to hand over the rescued fisherman to his family.