26/05/2026
On 25 May 2026, following the devastating fire incident at Kalshi Slum in Pallabi, Dhaka, the Youth & Volunteers Department of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) promptly deployed 30 trained Red Crescent Youth (RCY) volunteers from the National Headquarters to support the emergency response operation.
The deployed volunteers are actively engaged in rescue support and Emergency First Aid services, providing immediate humanitarian assistance to the affected individuals in close coordination with the relevant authorities on the ground.
As an auxiliary to the public authorities in the humanitarian field, BDRCS remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities through timely and effective emergency response initiatives, guided by the principles of humanity, impartiality, and voluntary service.
We express our deepest solidarity with the affected families and reaffirm our continued commitment to humanitarian action during times of crisis.