Photo: BSSCHATTOGRAM, April 10, 2026 (BSS) - BSC ship Banglar Joyyatra returned back to Sharjah as the vessel was denied permission to pass Strait of Hormuz despite Middle East ceasefire, BSC Managing Director Commodore Mahmudul Malek told journalists today. However, Tehran has denied permission and instructed the ship to return to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, he added. The ship departed from Ras Al Khair last Wednesday and reached the Strait of Hormuz after 40 hours of sailing. According to BSC, the ship Banglar Jayyatra entered the Persian Gulf on February 2 after transporting goods from India through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite starting its journey towards the Strait of Hormuz, the ship had to return to Sharjah for security reasons.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 10, 2026 11:51 UTC