Bangladesh, Aug. 29 -- According to the BGB, 51 fishermen are believed to be in captivity. The Teknaf Upazila administration claims the figure stands at 58, while the local trawler owners' association puts the number at 57.

"Informal" communication is reportedly ongoing with the Arakan Army in an effort to bring the abducted men back, BGB officials said.

Col Mohammad Mohiuddin Ahmed, sector commander of BGB's Ramu unit, said: "We currently have information on 51 fishermen being held. Some of them are Bangladeshi, while others are Rohingya."

Teknaf Administrator (UNO) Sheikh Ahsan Uddin said, "We have reports of 58 fishermen being held captive. This figure accounts for incidents reported between the 5th of August and now. There is no co...