In response to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar, the Bangladeshi government has announced the deployment of a rescue team from the Armed Forces to assist in relief operations. A special aircraft is set to fly the team to Myanmar on Sunday, carrying essential medicines, relief materials, and medical assistance urgently needed in the aftermath of the disaster.
The United Nations has reported a critical shortage of medical supplies hampering relief efforts in the affected areas. The UN humanitarian agency OCHA highlighted that the response is in dire need of trauma kits, blood bags, anaesthetics, assistive devices, essential medications, and tents for health workers.
The earthquake, which registered a magnitude of 7.7, struck northwest of Sagaing in central Myanmar early Friday afternoon, followed by a powerful 6.7-magnitude aftershock. The junta has confirmed that at least 1,644 people have died, over 3,400 have been injured, and at least 139 individuals remain missing. Rescuers are actively searching through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate bid to find survivors.
This earthquake is reported to be the largest to hit Myanmar in decades, with tremors felt as far away as Bangkok, causing significant damage to structures hundreds of kilometers from the epicenter. As the situation unfolds, the need for humanitarian assistance remains urgent, with international efforts mobilizing to support those affected.
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