The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday lodged a protest with the Government of Myanmar over the killing of a Bangladeshi fisherman by the Myanmar Navy on Wednesday.
The victim, Mr. Usman was from Teknaf Upazila in Cox's Bazar.
In a diplomatic Note sent to the Embassy of Myanmar in Dhaka, Bangladesh expresses deep concern over this tragic incident, a spokesperson of the ministry said.
The situation is further compounded by the abduction of approximately fifty-eight (58) Bangladeshi fishermen and six (6) fishing boats, including the boat of Mr. Usman, while they were fishing near St. Martin's Union in Teknaf Upazila, Bangladesh, he added.
However, the fishermen, along with the boats, were released Thursday in two phases after the Bangladesh Coast Guard made a contract with the Myanmar Navy.
Bangladesh urges Myanmar to take immediate steps to prevent the recurrence of such unwarranted actions. Myanmar is reminded to fully respect the integrity of Bangladesh's territorial waters and refrain from any further provocations.
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