Trawler sinks in Bay of Bengal, 17 fishermen rescued

News Desk: A trawler named FB Howladar has sunk in a storm while fishing in the deep Bay of Bengal. A few hours after this incident, another trawler rescued 17 floating fishermen. This trawler sinking incident took place on Friday (August 19) around 9 am. The name of the owner of the sunken trawler. sujan His house is in Ward No. 9 of Patharghata Municipality of Barguna. Besides, the houses of other rescued fishermen are also in different areas of Patharghata upazila. General Secretary of Barguna District Fishing Trawler Workers Union. Dulal Master said, 17 fishermen were fishing in the deep sea in the trawler named FB Howladar. Around 9 am, the trawler sank due to a sudden storm. A few hours later, the 17 fishermen in it were found floating and rescued by Ismail Hossain, the skipper of Anshar Khan's trawler of Patharghata and other fishermen. General Secretary of Barguna District Fishing Trawler Workers Union. Dulal Master said, 17 fishermen were fishing in the deep sea in the trawler named FB Howladar. Around 9 am, the trawler sank due to a sudden storm. A few hours later, the 17 fishermen in it were found floating and rescued by Ismail Hossain, the skipper of Anshar Khan's trawler of Patharghata and other fishermen. Meanwhile, Golam Mostafa Chowdhury, President of Barguna District Fishing Trawler Owners Association, said that since morning, no trace of four fishing trawlers has been found.