DHAKA, Jan 4, 2021 (BSS) – Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today
confirmed that India’s ban on COVID-19 vaccine export would not be
applicable for Bangladesh.
“Indian external affairs ministry confirmed us that their ban (on
COVID vaccine export) will not be applicable for Bangladesh. There is
no reason for us to worry,” he told newsmen at the Foreign Service
Academy in the capital.
Bangladesh, he said, is not concerned as the commitment to get
Indian vaccine has been made at the highest level during last month’s
talk between two countries Prime Ministers Sheikh Hasina and Narendra
Modi.
“Vaccine will arrive in appropriate time … nothing to worry,” he said.
Confirming that India and Bangladesh will get Serum Institute’s
vaccine at the same time, Momen said the vaccine will be available at
the end of this month.
The foreign minister said the regulatory process on vaccine
approval in Bangladesh remains pending which will be done soon.
Replying a question, the foreign minister said the government is
also exploring various sources apart from India to get potential
COVID-19 vaccine.
Bangladesh had signed a deal with Serum Institute of India and
Beximco Pharmaceuticals for receiving 30 million doses of the said
vaccine by the end of January or early February.