India gifted Bangladesh 1 lakh anti-malarial HCQ tablets

India has gifted one lakh anti-malarial tablets of hydroxychloroquine and 50,000 surgical gloves to Bangladesh to help it combat the coronavirus pandemic which has infected nearly 5,000 people and killed over 100 in the country.  

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Earlier, India took the initiative and organised a conference of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) leaders on the COVID-19 pandemic during which a SAARC emergency fund was launched.

Under this initiative, India Provided one lakh HCQ medicines and 50,000 surgical gloves which can be used by the healthcare professional.

India has also launched an initiative to conduct online courses that could help the medical professionals in the country.

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur conducted a course that was attended by many people from Bangladesh.

Previously, India gifted head covers and masks for medical professionals of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh has reported 5,416 cases of coronavirus. Also, the Bangladesh government has announced a $11.6 billion stimulus package to support its economy. The primary focus of the move is to support the manufacturing and service sectors, agriculture and social safety nets.