Bangladesh considers sending rescue team to Syria
A Syrian woman, displaced as a result of the deadly earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria two days ago, rests under a tree in a field on the outskirts of the the rebel-held town of Jindayris on February 8, 2023. Photo: AFP
Bangladesh is considering sending a rescue team to Syria in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake on Monday.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Seheli Sabrin told reporters about the development at the weekly media briefing today.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Bangladesh last night sent a 61-member rescue team to Turkey, which has seen more than 15,000 deaths in the earthquake and its aftermath.
Seheli Sabrin said 19 Bangladeshis who were stuck in one of the worst-affected regions in Turkey were relocated to Ankara today.
Two other Bangladeshi students -- Noor E Alam and Golam Sayeed Rinku -- who were injured in the earthquake are receiving treatment.
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