‘Red crescent to become welfare-oriented’

Barrister MA Salam, Chairman of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, has pledged to free the Red Crescent from what he described as 17 years of fascist control and transform it into a more welfare-oriented institution serving the people.

He said the Red Crescent would become a shining example of humanity and that efforts would be made to strengthen the organization and accelerate the government’s humanitarian activities.

He made these remarks while visiting the Sylhet Unit office at 1:00 p.m. on Monday and exchanging views with members of the unit executive committee, officers and employees,

Youth Red Crescent members, and volunteers at the Sylhet District Council auditorium.

Barrister Salam said that the Red Crescent is not an ordinary organization but a global movement dedicated to serving humanity.

He noted that during natural disasters and humanitarian crises, Red Crescent volunteers have consistently stood by people, often risking their own lives.

To continue and strengthen these services in the future, he emphasized that the youth community must play a leading role.

He further stated that officers and volunteers at every level of the organization must work sincerely to bring blood donation programs and medical services to the doorsteps of ordinary people.

The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society Sylhet Unit Chairman Abul Kaher Chowdhury Shamim and was moderated by Secretary and Vice President Mahbubul Haque Chowdhury.

Special guests included Sylhet Development Authority Chairman Rezaul Hasan Qays Lodi, Sunamganj Red Crescent Society Chairman Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury Mizan, and former convening committee member of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society Sylhet Unit, Abdul Qadir Shahi.

Also present were executive committee members Abdullah Mamun Samon, Nirjor Roy, Kamruzzaman Dipu, Alimul Ehsan, Tahmina Hasan Chowdhury, and Abu Said Md. Ibrahim; Sylhet Red Crescent Nursing College Principal Renowara Akhter; Assistant Director Mizanur Rahman Jibon; Mujib Jahan Red Crescent Blood Bank Director Dr. Touhid Chowdhury; Red Crescent Youth Chief Chowdhury Labib Yasir; and others.

Earlier on Monday morning, Barrister Salam arrived at Osmani International Airport in Sylhet from Dhaka by air. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed with floral greetings by various organizations affiliated with the district and metropolitan BNP, as well as members of the Sylhet Red Crescent.

Later, Barrister Salam paid homage at the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (RA).