India and Bangladesh have agreed to exchange 185 jailed fishermen on January 5, as part of an ongoing effort to resolve maritime disputes. The fishermen, who had inadvertently crossed the border while fishing, had been detained by authorities in both countries. The agreement comes following diplomatic discussions aimed at reducing tension in shared waters.
Both nations have committed to facilitating regular exchanges of detained fishermen to uphold the spirit of cooperation and bilateral relations. Authorities from both sides have emphasized the need to maintain peaceful ties in the maritime region.