18/06/2026
đ Strengthening First Aid Capacity for Response in Other Situation of Violence and Emergencies
The Youth & Volunteers Department of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society(BDRCS), with the support of the International Committee of the Red Cross Bangladesh, successfully organized a 4-day Advance First Aid Training from 8-11 June 2026 under the First Aid Response During Other Situations of Violence (OSV) and Emergencies Program in Dinajpur.
A total of 30 Red Crescent Youth (RCY) volunteers from Rangpur Division, including 20 male and 10 female participants, took part in this intensive training program designed to enhance their knowledge, practical skills, and confidence in providing first aid during emergencies and situations of violence.
The training sessions were facilitated by experienced trainers from the BDRCS Training Department, Youth & Volunteers Department, ICRC, and members of the BDRCS Training Pool.
The key objectives of the training were:
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To improve first aid knowledge, skills, and confidence among RCY volunteers of Rangpur Division.
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To strengthen the capacity of volunteers to respond effectively during situations of violence and other emergencies.
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To improve casualty stabilization and referral outcomes.
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To establish a division-wise trainer pool, enabling BDRCS to independently sustain and deliver quality first aid training in the future.
The closing ceremony was attended by Advocate Mofazzol Hossain Dulal, Administrator, Dinajpur District Council and Chairman of Dinajpur Red Crescent Unit; Dr. Jalisa Khanam, FA & PHEC Program Manager, ICRC; and other distinguished officials from BDRCS.