Bangladesh will get vaccine on time from India : Foreign Minister
Delivery of COVID-19 vaccine to Bangladesh saying it will get vaccine from India timely said Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday cleared the confusion about timely .
“Decision has been taken at the highest level and that would be implemented. Nobody has to worry or get panicked,” he told reporters sharing the updates they received from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
Dr Momen said they talked to the Indian External Affairs Ministry and the Indian High Commission in Dhaka once they came to know about a media report, UNB reports.
He said Bangladesh and India will get the vaccine at the same time. “Bangladesh must not be concerned as commitment has been made at the highest level. Nothing to worry.”
The Foreign Minister said the regulatory process on vaccine approval in Bangladesh remains pending which will be done soon. Responding to a question on when vaccine will be available, Dr Momen hoped to get it by this month. Asked whether the government is thinking of any alternative, he said they are exploring various aspects.
