Shejyoti

Early on May 26, 2025, the 'Shejyoti' was boarded by a group of 14 robbers, armed with local weapons, who attacked the vessel from a fishing trawler at Mongla Port in Bagerhat,They tied up the seven crew members, including the chief officer, and looted the ship for about two hours. The robbers stole crane grabs, wire ropes, engine bearings, fuel oil, supplies, and seven mobile phones. Three crew members were injured during the assault and received first aid through the shipping agent. It was the third such attack on the vessel, being the most significant, with stolen goods worth approximately Tk 50 lakh, The ship has been stranded at the port since June 22, 2024, due to a mechanical fault after unloading a cargo of stones from India. A written complaint has been filed with the Mongla Port Authority, Coast Guard, and other law enforcement agencies. An operation, supported by intelligence activities, was launched to recover the stolen goods and apprehend the robbers. The Mongla Port Authority was aware of the incident, and an investigation was in progress.