Bangladesh Repatriates 23 Indian Fishermen, India Releases 128 Bangladeshi Fishermen

• Bangladesh repatriated 23 Indian fishermen on Thursday, while India released 128 Bangladeshi fishermen.
• The exchange was facilitated due to humanitarian and livelihood concerns for fishing communities on both sides.
• Indian fishermen were arrested by Bangladesh authorities for inadvertently crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line.
• Similarly, Bangladeshi fishermen were apprehended by Indian authorities for crossing into Indian waters.
• The Indian High Commission monitored the wellbeing of Indian fishermen during their incarceration, providing essentials and warm jackets.

Why It Matters: India and Bangladesh mutually repatriated fishermen, emphasizing humanitarian concerns and bilateral cooperation.