Engage youth in humanitarian work
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day was observed yesterday in the country through various programmes by Bangladesh Red Crescent Society and other organisations.
Discussion, award distribution ceremony, painting competition, art exhibition and blood donation camp were arranged in the capital.
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages on the occasion. The theme of this year is “love”.
Former chairman of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society Sheikh Kabir Hossain was conferred with “Red Crescent Award” this year for his contribution to human welfare.
Bangladesh Red Crescent Society started its programme by hoisting the national and organisation flags at its headquarters in the capital in the morning.
Marking the day, a discussion and award distribution ceremony were arranged at the auditorium of Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College at 11am.
Speaking at the discussion, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq said Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is a friend of the people during disasters.
The minister spoke on the importance of engaging youth in humanitarian work. “We have to inspire our youths in this regard. It will also bring peace and order in the society and strengthen social bonding,” he said in his speech.
The volunteers of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society worked hard to minimise the loss and damage during the recent severe cyclone Fani, he added.
Chaired by Bangladesh Red Crescent Society Chairperson Hafiz Uddin Majumder, the discussion was addressed, among others, by Disaster and Relief Senior Secretary Md Shah Kamal and vice-chairman of the society Dr Md Habib Millat.
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