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Bangladesh reports 2,000 missing Bangladesh reports 2,000 missing
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Nearly 2,000 fishermen are still missing after a severe storm hit the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, the authorities in Bangladesh say.Nearly 2,000 fishermen are still missing after a severe storm hit the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, the authorities in Bangladesh say.
Dozens of boats capsized in the storm and more than 500 fishing boats are still unaccounted for.Dozens of boats capsized in the storm and more than 500 fishing boats are still unaccounted for.
Officials say 37 bodies have been recovered after a large-scale rescue effort in the area.Officials say 37 bodies have been recovered after a large-scale rescue effort in the area.
The navy has been searching for the commander of a patrol boat which ran aground, but he remains unfound. The navy has been searching for the commander of a patrol boat which ran aground, but he remains missing.
Helicopters and ships were taking part in the operation to trace Lieutenant Commander Firoz Kabir, the only missing crew member of the boat.Helicopters and ships were taking part in the operation to trace Lieutenant Commander Firoz Kabir, the only missing crew member of the boat.
A BBC correspondent in Dhaka said that many fishermen, who have no radio equipment, could be sheltering on remote islands.A BBC correspondent in Dhaka said that many fishermen, who have no radio equipment, could be sheltering on remote islands.
The coast guard say the weather has now improved, enabling them to reach remoter areas.The coast guard say the weather has now improved, enabling them to reach remoter areas.