A special rescue and medical team led by the Bangladesh Armed Forces is still conducting rescue operations in Myanmar for the victims of earthquake that struck the country on 28 March.
In line with the directives of the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government Prof Muhammad Yunus, the rescue team and medical team, under supervision of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, were sent to Myanmar on 1 April, said a release of the Directorate of the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday.
The Bangladesh rescue team has been actively participating in search and rescue operations in several earthquake-hit regions, including Zabuthiri Township in Naypyidaw.
Working alongside local authorities and Myanmar’s fire service department, the team has been engaged in efforts to extract people trapped under collapsed buildings. During one such operation, a body was recovered from the debris.
In addition to the search and rescue missions, a coordination meeting was held on Friday, bringing together representatives from Bangladesh's rescue team, Myanmar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the fire service, and teams from 16 other organizations involved in the ongoing relief efforts.
The Bangladesh Armed Forces' medical team is also playing a crucial role in providing healthcare services. They are offering treatment to earthquake victims at two hospitals in Naypyidaw: the 50-bed Zabuthiri Hospital and the 100-bed Li Wei Hospital.
The Bangladesh rescue team is set to continue its vital work in the region. On Saturday, the team will further its rescue and medical operations in close collaboration with Myanmar's local administration and fire service.
