A new mobile application, Shojag, has been launched in Dhaka to assist with emergency communication between citizens and public safety services. Developed by Monzur Morshed and Atiqur Rahman, the app aims to facilitate faster response during emergencies by connecting individuals with law enforcement, fire services, ambulance providers, and nearby community members.

Shojag allows users to send alerts based on GPS location and geo-fencing technology. Alerts can be directed to the general community or tagged specifically to the police or fire services. When police are tagged, nearby patrolling officers receive the alert with location data, enabling quicker deployment to the scene.

The app supports four types of alerts: police help, fire emergency, ambulance request, and general community assistance. Users are required to register through OTP verification, and identities are encrypted for privacy, though law enforcement can access information when tagged in an alert.

The service is offered free to citizens and operates on a non-profit model. Shojag plans to seek funding from government bodies and international donors, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to cover operational costs. The app's developers have requested formal approval from authorities to integrate with police and fire service operations.

Shojag includes a separate administrative interface for law enforcement and emergency services. The system is hosted on servers managed by Bangladesh Data Center Company Ltd (BDCCL) and includes multi-stage access controls and activity logs for oversight.

The app is currently available in a beta version for Android and iOS. Full implementation will depend on government approval and integration with public safety institutions. The developers project that the platform could reach 10 million users within five years.