Indian Coast Guard hands over 32 Bangladeshi fishermen

The Indian Coast Guard handed over 32 Bangladeshi fishermen who they rescued from the Bay of Bengal on August 19 and 20 after their boats capsized in rough weather.

The fishermen were provided food, water and medical aid, and generally taken care of by the Indian Coast Guard.

The handover took place on Tuesday from Indian Coast Guard vessel Varad to Bangladesh Coast Guard ship Tajuddin.

Both Coast Guards work closely together as partners for search and rescue regularly, to the benefit of the maritime communities of both countries, said the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.