MV Abdullah anchors at Kutubdia

The Bangladeshi-flagged vessel MV Abdullah, which was released by Somali pirates recently, has anchored at Kutubdia anchorage in Cox's Bazar.

The ship anchored at Kutubdia anchorage safely at 6pm on Monday.

Mizanul Islam, media adviser of KSRM Group which owns the ship, confirmed the news.

On 12 March, MV Abdullah, carrying 55,000 tonnes of coal from Mozambique to Dubai, was captured by Somali pirates, along with 23 sailors.

MV Abdullah was freed on April 14, after paying a ransom to the pirates.