Bangladesh sends 2nd mission of emergency aid to Myanmar

Bangladesh has sent the second mission of emergency medicines and relief supplies to the victims of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar.

This morning (1 April), these supplies and medicines were sent via three transport aircraft of the Bangladesh Army and Bangladesh Air Force, following the instructions of Chief Adviser (CA) Muhammad Yunus, according to a statement issued by the CA's Press Wing.

It said the mission consists of rescue and medical teams composed of rescue experts from all three services, Fire Service and Civil Defence doctors, Bangladesh Army doctors, and civilian doctors.

The second mission of emergency medicines and relief supplies for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar are being taken by 55 rescuers and doctors along with 37 crew members in three aircraft. Photo: CA Press Wing

The total number of rescuers and doctors is 55. Additionally, there are 37 crew members on board in three aircraft.

The rescue and medical teams carry their self-sustainment items (rations, hygiene facilities, communication equipment, cooking utensils, etc.).

Besides, eight tonnes of dry food, 2.5 tonnes of water, four tonnes of medicine, one tonne of hygiene products, and 1.5 tonnes of relief tents have been sent to the earthquake-stricken people.

Earlier on Sunday, Bangladesh sent its first mission of urgent relief materials, including medicines, tents, dry food, and medical teams, to Myanmar through the armed forces, led by the Bangladesh Army.

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