Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- The recent surge in abductions of Bangladeshi fishermen by the Arakan Army (AA) has cast a shadow over the already precarious situation along the Bangladesh-Myanmar maritime boundary.
As this armed group consolidates its control over the Rakhine state, the implications for Bangladeshi fishermen and traders are becoming increasingly dire.
Our newspaper on Sunday reported that the abduction of 19 fishermen near Shah Porir Dwip is a stark reminder of the dangers they face daily, jeopardising their livelihoods and the broader economic stability of the region.
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