23 Indian Fishermen Released from Bangladesh Jail, Set to Return Home

• 23 Indian fishermen, previously held captive, have been released from Bagerhat Jail in Bangladesh.
• Bangladesh Central Home Ministry Deputy Secretary Mohammad Hafeez Al Asad and the Home Minister attended the release event from Dhaka.
• Indian Deputy High Commissioner Shri Chandra Jeet and a High Commission Counselor visited the jail and met with Bangladeshi officials.
• Vasupalli Janakiram, President of the East Coast Mechanized Fishing Boat Owners Association, completed documentation for the release.
• The fishermen will be transported to Mongla Port, then handed over to Indian Coast Guard in international waters on the 29th.

Why It Matters: 23 Indian fishermen freed from Bangladesh jail, returning home after diplomatic efforts.