SECURITYAL-MONITOR
Trapped by war, Bangladesh seafarer recounts Gulf ordeal
Captain Mohammad Shafiqul Islam was stranded at sea for 115 days during a Gulf conflict, rationing food and water for his crew of 31. The incident occurred after the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran in February, affecting the Bangladesh-flagged bulk carrier Banglar Joyjatra.
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