Bangladesh to send Remdesivir to India next week
Last week, the Indian government waived import duty for the Remdesivir vials and the raw materials
Bangladesh has decided to send Remdesivir, an anti-viral medicine being used in Covid-19 treatment, along with other medical supplies to India next week.
"India sought Remdesivir [from us]. We have taken measures to send it," foreign secretary Masud Bin Momen said on Thursday.
The worsening Covid-19 situation in India has seen a surge in the demand for medical oxygen, drugs and beds for the Covid-19 patients and many states are reporting an acute shortage in essential medical supplies.
Last week, the Indian government waived import duty for the Remdesivir vials and the raw materials, Livemint reported.
Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on Wednesday offered to dispatch emergency medicines and medical equipment supplies for the people of India who are fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic.
The supplies include about 10,000 vials of injectable anti-viral, oral anti-viral, 30,000 PPE kits, and several thousand zinc, calcium, vitamin C and other necessary tablets
Bangladesh on April 25 closed its border with India for 14 days to control the spread of the deadly virus.
