Albert, 16, whose surname was withheld by police, went missing after the boat overturned in rough waters on Tuesday morning near an estuary off Cox’s
Bazar on the country’s southeastern coast.

The other three New Zealanders on the boat were rescued by fishermen nearby.

“The Coast Guard is searching for the boy while a helicopter is conducting an aerial search. Fishermen have also been alerted about the missing teenager,” an official told AFP on condition of anonymity as he was not authorised to speak to the media.