India, July 23 -- India on Tuesday night confirmed that it is sending a team of burn-specialist doctors and nurses with necessary medical support to Bangladesh to help in the treatment of those injured in the jet crash.

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said: "A team of burn-specialist Doctors and Nurses with necessary medical support are scheduled to visit Dhaka shortly to treat the victims. "

MEA said additional medical teams may also follow, depending on their preliminary assessment and treatment.

Meanwhile, Dhaka is seeking medical experts and equipment to treat patients who are suffering burn injuries.

"A medical team from Singapore is on the way to Dhaka, while the governments of China, Japan, and India have offer...