India has dispatched a medical team comprising burn specialists and nurses to Bangladesh following a tragic plane crash in Dhaka that killed at least 27 and injured over 170 people. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Monday that the team is en route with essential medical supplies to assist in treating the injured.
The MEA also stated that the team will assess the condition of the victims and may recommend their transfer to Indian hospitals for specialised care, if necessary. Additional medical teams may follow based on the assessment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the incident on social media platform X, stating, “Deeply shocked and saddened at the loss of lives, many of them young students… India stands in solidarity with Bangladesh and is ready to extend all possible support and assistance.” In Assam, Guwahati’s major hospitals, including GMCH and Nemcare, have reportedly been alerted for potential patient transfers from Dhaka. Medical professionals in the city say they are prepared to offer advanced burn care if required, reflecting the region’s growing role in cross-border medical aid. The tragedy has evoked widespread grief and solidarity across South Asia.