The fifth batch of 634,920 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine will arrive in Dhaka from Japan Saturday.
The vaccine doses are scheduled to arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a flight of Cathay Pacific.
A flight of All Nippon Airways, carrying the vaccine shots, left Japan Friday.
With this shipment, the total amount of vaccine delivery from Japan to Bangladesh, under the WHO-COVAX, mechanism topped 3 million.
It reflects the commitment of the Japanese government, said the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo.
Bangladesh to get 634,920 more AstraZeneca doses from Japan Saturday
Bangladesh Ambassador to Japan Shahabuddin Ahmed was present at Narita International Airport during vaccine dispatch.
Commercial Counsellor Dr Ariful Haque and First Secretary (Press) Md Shiplu Zaman were also present at that time.
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo deeply appreciated the continued support and assistance of the Japanese government to help Bangladesh tackle the challenges unfolded by Covid-19, being one of the most trusted partners and friends.
Bangladesh will receive 10 lakh doses of Pfizer vaccine from the US on August 30.
Source: United News of Bangladesh