Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das handed over to the government of Bangladesh its second tranche of emergency medical supply, including 1,00,000 Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) medicine tablets and 50,000 sterile surgical latex gloves.
Health and Family Welfare Minister of Bangladesh Mr. Zahid Maleque welcomed the continued support from neighbor India in terms of essential medical supplies, protective gear, and capacity building.
“Helping hands of our neighbor at this time of distress is most welcome,” he said.
Riva Ganguly Das reiterated India’s continued support to the government of Bangladesh in its fight against Covid-19.
This assistance covered from the SAARC Covid-19 Emergency Fund is intended to support the efforts of the government of Bangladesh in tackling the spread of Covid-19.
The first tranche of emergency medical assistance under this fund containing 30,000 surgical masks and 15,000 head-cover were handed over to Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on March 25.
Health officials from Saarc nations are in constant touch to share best practices and to benefit from each other.
