Bangladesh Completes Rescue Mission in Myanmar

A multi-agency Bangladeshi team—comprising army rescue personnel, doctors, nurses, and fire service officials—departed Myanmar on Sunday aboard the Bangladesh Navy ship BNS Somudra Avijan. They are scheduled to arrive in Chattogram on Tuesday, according to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In response to a request from the Government of Myanmar, Bangladesh delivered 151.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including food, medicines, tents, clean drinking water, blankets, clothing, hygiene products, and other essential supplies.

“As a responsible neighbor and a global leader in disaster management, Bangladesh stood by the people of Myanmar during their time of need and responded swiftly with humanitarian assistance,” the foreign ministry said.

Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus extended condolences to his Myanmar counterpart and offered Bangladesh’s support in the wake of the tragedy.

The humanitarian mission was coordinated through the combined efforts of the Chief Adviser’s Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Armed Forces Division, Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, and the Embassy of Bangladesh in Myanmar.

The aid was delivered in three phases from March 30 to April 12:

    Phase 1 (March 30): Two aircraft (C-130J and CASA C-295) transported 16.5 tonnes of relief to Yangon.

    Phase 2 (April 1): Three aircraft (two C-130Js and one CASA C-295) carried 15 tonnes of aid and a 55-member rescue and medical team to Nay Pyi Taw.

    Phase 3 (April 8–11): BNS Somudra Avijan transported over 120 tonnes of relief supplies from Chattogram to Yangon by sea.

Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Myanmar formally handed over the assistance to local authorities in all three phases. Additionally, members of the Bangladeshi expatriate community in Myanmar participated in volunteer activities, particularly in Mandalay, to support local relief efforts.