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Bangladesh may send rescue team to Syria: MoFA

UNB . Dhaka
09 Feb 2023 18:07:48 | Update: 09 Feb 2023 22:08:30
Bangladesh may send rescue team to Syria: MoFA
Members of the Syrian civil defence, known as the White Helmets, work at the rubble of a collapsed building late on February 7, 2023, in the town of Jindayris — AFP Photo

Bangladesh is also actively considering sending a rescue team to Syria as rescuers continue struggling to save lives in the aftermath of the massive twin earthquakes and aftershocks.

"It is under our active consideration," Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Seheli Sabrin told reporters on Thursday afternoon.

At the weekly media briefing, she also said two rescued Bangladeshi students — Nur-e-Alam and Md Golam Syed Rinku — are undergoing treatment.

"Bangladesh Mission in Turkey is in constant touch with them and their family members," said the spokesperson.

Bangladesh has already sent a 61-member rescue team to Turkey.

Seheli said 19 Bangladeshis who were stuck in the most earthquake-affected region in Turkey were shifted to Ankara on Thursday.

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