They were rescued from Shyamlapur Jahaj Ghat area of Baharchara Union at around 10pm on Wednesday, said Lt Cdr M Sohel Rana of Teknaf Coast Guard. “They had sailed for Malaysia a few days back but were forced to return after failing to make port there. Later, a Coast Guard team rescued 300 Rohingyas and seized a trawler after arriving at the spot, he said. About 400 Rohingyas had sailed for Malaysia in a trawler over a month ago, according to rescuee Zobair. “The trawler was unable to port in Malaysia after several attempts and was forced to return to Bangladesh.

Source: bd News24 April 16, 2020 05:03 UTC