New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- The Ministry of External Affairs has stated in the press release that Indian fishermen who happened to inadvertently cross the International Maritime Boundary Line had been arrested by Bangladesh authorities recently. Bangladesh fishermen had also been apprehended by Indian authorities similarly.

The two governments successfully concluded the release and repatriation of 47 Indian fishermen and 38 Bangladesh fishermen, along with their operable vessel today (December 9, 2025). In January 2025, the Government of India had facilitated the release of 95 Indian fishermen, and in a reciprocal manner released 90 Bangladesh fishermen.

The mutual exchange of fishermen and their vessel has been worked out keeping in mind the...