Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Families of 18 fishermen, who headed for sea two months ago but have not yet returned home, have requested law enforcers not to stop their search.

With a strong sense of foreboding, the families have been visiting government offices, including the river police, coastguards, and navy, in search of their loved ones.

A fishing trip usually lasts seven to 10 days. But it has now been two months, and there has been no contact with any of the 18 men.

Law-enforcing officials also said they are looking for the missing trawler but have yet to find any trace.

The wooden fishing trawler, "FV Khaja Ajmir" left Chattogram city's New Fishery Ghat around 4:30am on Sept 13, with 18 fishermen, including the owner, Ali Akbar, onboard....