Australia provides PPE to Armed Forces Division
Five tonnes of PPE, consisting of 12,000 high-quality coveralls and 200,000 gloves, was provided under the Defence Cooperation Programme, funded through the Australian Department of Defence
Australian High Commissioner Jeremy Bruer has presented a consignment of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Lieutenant General Md Mahfuzur Rahman, principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division.
Five tonnes of PPE, consisting of 12,000 high-quality coveralls and 200,000 gloves, was provided under the Defence Cooperation Programme, funded through the Australian Department of Defence.
"The Bangladesh Armed Forces are key frontline responders in the response to Covid-19 in Bangladesh. This contribution underlines the strong relationship between the defence forces of Australia and Bangladesh," the High Commissioner said.
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A press release from the Australian High Commission said, "The delivery of the PPE, produced by Ansell, an Australian company, reflects Australia's commitment to standing by its regional neighbours in this challenging time."
Australia is working with its partners to support Bangladesh's response to Covid-19, including through providing crucial nutritional support, education and activities to support economic recovery, the press release added.
