, April 17 -- The family members of the Chief Engineer of 'MV Abdullah' Saiduzzaman Syed have been eagerly waiting for his return home after the pirates released all 23 crew members including Syed after weeks of captivity.

The news of his release has brought relief to the family. Now his parents, wife and family members are waiting to see him.

Hijacked cargo vessel MV Abdullah anchors in Somalia's Hobyo port

Prof. Abdul Quaiyum, father of Syed of Naogaon said "We have been passing horrifying days since the news of captivity by Somali pirates circulated. In the meantime, the holy Eid-ul-Fitr came, but we were not happy. Now a sigh of comfort has been prevailing among us after hearing the release of all 23 crew members. We are enjoying t...