32 fishermen missing in rough sea
At last 32 fishermen are missing as three trawlers capsized in the Bay Tuesday night due to gusty wind.
Survivors who returned to the coast yesterday said seven trawlers with 52 fishermen on board were caught in gusty winds and sank.
Coast Guard and other fishing trawlers rescued 19 fishermen.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Coast Guard sources said search for the missing fishermen is going on.
The meteorological department here said the sea is rough because of depression accompanied by strong winds ahead of the full moon. Chittagong and Mongla ports have been asked to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No. 3 and all vessels and fishing trawlers have been advised to stay in safe places. Ships in the outer anchorage of Chittagong port have been advised to remain cautious because strong winds are whipping up high waves, they said.
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