15 APR 2026
BangladeshAndaman Sea

250 missing after Rohingya boat capsizes

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 03:49 UTC ยท 2 sources

A Rohingya survivor has recounted a harrowing journey at sea after an overcrowded boat carrying refugees and Bangladeshi nationals capsized in the Andaman Sea, leaving around 250 people missing. The trawler had set off from Bangladesh for Malaysia and reportedly capsized in the waters between the two countries. The survivor's testimony highlights the ongoing peril faced by Rohingya refugees fleeing persecution and economic hardship. Rescue efforts are underway, but the high number of missing persons underscores the dangers of such maritime journeys.

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A Rohingya survivor has provided a firsthand account of the ordeal, adding personal testimony to the earlier reports of the capsizing.

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