Dhaka, March 14 -- The government of Bangladesh has reported that the 23 crews of MV Abdullah, currently held hostage by Somali pirates, are safe, and concerted efforts are underway to secure their release.

Negotiations are actively taking place between relevant departments and the pirates, reminiscent of the successful liberation of Bangladeshi crews from Somali captivity back in 2010.

According to sources within the Foreign Ministry and Shipping Ministry, the government is closely monitoring the situation, with the ship still within its surveillance radar as the pirates gradually steer it towards Somalia.

Despite the gravity of the situation, some crew members have managed to establish contact with their families, urging them to faci...