Pirates loot 11 trawlers in Bay
Pirates again looted eleven fishing trawlers about 100 kilometres off Patharghata coat on November 4, injuring 24 fishermen and crew in the attacks.
The armed pirates took away fishes and goods worth about Tk 50 lakh and two trawlers.
Two of the injured fishermen--Abdur Rahman and Jobayer--escaped. The incident came to light when they were admitted to Vandaria hospital in critical condition on Sunday.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. They said that about 30 pirates equipped with firearms attacked the trawlers when they were crossing Narikelbaria, about 100 kilometers south of Patharghata. They came in three trawlers.
Eusuf Mia, owner of F B Bismillah, one of the looted trawlers, said seven fishermen were on board his trawler when the pirates swooped in the fleet. When contacted, Patharghata police said they heard about the incident but could not give details.