China provides disaster rescue equipment to Bangladesh

Funder	Chinese Embassy
Recipient Organization	Bangladesh
Country	Bangladesh
Start Date	Oct 29, 2017
End Date	Sep 08, 2028
Duration	3,967 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`54308`

Grant Description

On October 29th, 2017, the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh handed over rescue operation equipment to the Secretary of Disaster Management and Relief of Bangladesh in Dhaka.

The equipment comes at the Bangladeshi government's request and included a hydraulic wheel excavator, forklift, air compressor, generator set, and a cutting machine. It is not known from where the Chinese government procured the equipment.

📋 Staff Comments

This project is coded as emergency response as a part of CRS code 74010 (Disaster prevention and preparedness), but the donation of the equipment was not prompted by a natural disaster at the time.

📚 Sources & References

China hands over high-tech equipment for rescue and relief operations to Bangladesh
China hands over high-tech equipment for rescue and relief operations to Bangladesh Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.