Shahidul’s family was overjoyed to have Shahidul back—though Shahidul's father, Phul Mia Molla, and the two other fishermen remain missing. Panna Faraji, Shahidul’s brother-in-law, said Shahidul has four children: Putul, 20; Mukul ,18; Masum, 17; and Masud, 11. Furthermore, Shahidul’s family members claim that he has lost his mental balance as he fumbles while talking. Shahidul's name was put on the missing list made after Sidr. According to government's official account, around 695 people were killed while 76 people went missing when Sidr lashed the upazila on November 15, 2007.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 19, 2018 07:41 UTC