The Bangladesh embassy in Yangon today handed over the third consignment of humanitarian aid from the government of Bangladesh to support those affected by the recent earthquake in 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, according to a press release.
The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 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.