A gang of pirates abducted 10 fishermen from Dhan Siddhir Char area under Chandpai range of the Sundarbans east zone in Bagerhat early yesterday. Some fishermen, who returned from the Sundarbans after fishing that day, said members of a pirate gang — Samsu Zillu Bahini — kidnapped the fishermen and took away their three boats. The gang also demanded Tk 20,000 as ransom for each fisherman. Lt M Fariduzzaman, operational officer of coast guard west zone, said necessary steps will be taken after getting complaint about the incident.
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