Bangladesh searches for New Zealand teen missing at sea

Rescue teams in Bangladesh are currently searching for a 16-year-old New Zealand teenager who went missing after a boat capsized in rough waters near an estuary on the southeastern coast of the country. The boy, whose identity was withheld by authorities, was among four New Zealand nationals who were traveling together when the accident occurred on Tuesday morning.

Fortunately, the other three New Zealand passengers were rescued by local fishermen. The Coast Guard is leading the search effort for the missing teenager, and a helicopter has been deployed to aid in the aerial search. Fishermen have also been notified about the missing individual, according to an unnamed official who spoke to AFP under the condition of anonymity.

However, rescue operations have faced challenges due to the adverse weather conditions in the Bay of Bengal. Mohammad Ali, the officer-in-charge of Cox's Bazar police station, confirmed that the four individuals were on a trip when the boat accident took place. Local media reports suggested that the four travelers were related, but this information has not yet been officially confirmed by authorities.