Bangla Press Desk: Bangladesh Embassy in Yangon on Saturday handed over another consignment of humanitarian relief material from the government of Bangladesh to support those affected by the recent earthquake in Myanmar.
Bangladesh said it remains committed to supporting neighbours in their time of need.
Bangladesh will continue to promote friendship, mutual respect and understanding, and humanitarian cooperation with Myanmar.
These essential supplies-including tents, food packets, dry rations, drinking water, blankets, clothing, hygiene products, and other essentials -were transported to Yangon by the Bangladesh Navy Ship Somudra Avijan, reflecting our strong commitment to stand beside our neighbours in times of need.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh, the Armed Forces Division and the Bangladesh Navy coordinated the transport and delivery of the assistance.
In this third consignment, 120 metric tonnes of relief material have been delivered, said the Bangladesh Embassy in Yangon.
In total, 151 metric tonnes of relief materials have been provided to the people of Myanmar in three consignments since the earthquake struck on 28 March.
Additionally, a 55-member Search and Rescue (SAR) and medical team was deployed in Naypyitaw to support the rescue and recovery efforts.
The chief minister of Yangon Region received the relief material at a ceremony at Yangon seaport.
A donation of 800 boxes of hygiene products by the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society has also been handed over to the representative of the Myanmar Red Cross Society. Source: NA
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