46-member rescue team leave Dhaka for Turkey

A 46-member team led by Bangladesh Army has left Dhaka for Turkey to conduct search and rescue operations in the aftermath of Monday’s horrific earthquake.

The team includes 24 members from the Bangladesh Army, 10 medical professionals and 12 personnel from the Fire Service and Civil Defence.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of the Bangladesh Armed Forces confirmed the matter in a press release on Wednesday night. 

The Turkish government requested the Bangladesh government to help in the rescue work after the devastating natural disaster that has claimed 15,383 lives till now. Responding to the call, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed the departments concerned to send a collaborative support team led by the Bangladesh Armed Forces to Turkey.

Turkey government expressed its gratitude for sending the rescue crew, stated the release.