US ambassador to Bangladesh, Earl Miller, and his team handed over the equipment to Inspector General Prisons, Brigadier General AKM Mustafa Kamal Pasha, on Monday. This has been a part of continued US support for Bangladesh’s Covid-19 response efforts, according to the US embassy in Dhaka. To date, the US, through multiple agencies, has provided over $56.5 million in aid to combat Covid-19 in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Prison Directorate is a critical partner in safeguarding a vulnerable population against Covid-19 and in Bangladesh’s response against the deadly disease. This PPE donation helps ensure prison officers remain protected while they promote the safety and security of all people living in Bangladesh.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 10, 2020 15:11 UTC