Bangladesh sends second mission of aid to Myanmar . Photo : GoB Facebook

DHAKA, April 01, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh has sent the second mission of emergency medicines and relief supplies for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar.

The supplies and medicines were sent this morning via three transport aircraft of the Bangladesh Army (BA) and Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), following the instructions of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
 
The mission consists of rescue and medical teams composed of rescue experts from all three services and doctors, Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder said.
 
The total number of rescuers and doctors is 55. Additionally, there are 37 crew members on board in three aircraft.

The relief items include 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.

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