Bangladeshi Ship MV Abdullah Hijacked by Somali Pirates, Families of Crew Members in Anguish
The mother of Mohammad Shamsuddin (Shimul), a crew member on the hijacked Bangladeshi ship MV Abdullah, is left devastated and anxious about the safety of her son after the vessel was seized by Somali pirates on Tuesday. The heart-wrenching tale unfolds as families await news of their loved ones' fate.
The mother of Mohammad Shamsuddin (Shimul), a crew member on the hijacked Bangladeshi ship MV Abdullah, is left devastated and anxious about the safety of her son after the vessel was seized by Somali pirates on Tuesday. The heart-wrenching tale unfolds as families await news of their loved ones' fate.
A Mother's Agony
Shakera Begum, the mother of Shimul, recounts the last conversation she had with her son before the communication was abruptly cut off. With tears streaming down her face, she recalls Shimul's words, "We are in danger. Pirates have taken over. They have weapons." The harrowing silence that followed has left her in a state of despair, wondering if she will ever see her son again.
A Devastated Family
Shimul, the sole breadwinner of his family since his father's passing in 2015, had taken out loans for home repairs with plans to repay them upon his return. However, in the face of uncertainty, his mother Shakera emphasizes that material concerns pale in comparison to the overwhelming desire to have her son safe and sound by her side. Shimul's wife, Rina Akhter, paints a poignant picture of their three young daughters, who are left bewildered and hungry in the absence of their father's comforting presence.
Plea for Safe Return
As the families grapple with uncertainty and fear, their only plea is for the safe return of their loved ones. Rina Akhter appeals to the government and the ship owners to spare no effort in bringing back all the sailors unharmed. With the crew members' lives hanging in the balance, the families cling to hope and pray for a swift resolution to the crisis.
History Repeats Itself
The hijacking of MV Abdullah echoes a dark chapter in Bangladeshi maritime history, as it marks the second incident of a Bangladeshi-flagged vessel falling prey to Somali pirates in recent times. The vessel, owned by SR Shipping, a subsidiary of Kabir Group, remains anchored off the coast of Somalia as the crew members' fate hangs in the balance. The haunting memory of MV Jahan Moni, another vessel owned by the same company, being held captive by Somali pirates for 100 days in 2010 looms large over the current situation.
The Agonizing Wait
As the families of the crew members endure an agonizing wait for news of their loved ones, the specter of uncertainty looms large. The echoes of past tragedies and the fear of what lies ahead cast a shadow over their hopes for a safe and swift resolution to the crisis. In the midst of despair, they cling to each other for support and solace, united in their shared anguish and fervent prayers for the safe return of their beloved sailors.
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