Bangladesh Red Crescent Society

The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) is the leading humanitarian organization in Bangladesh, serving as an auxiliary to the government since its establishment on December 16, 1971. It is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and operates across all 64 districts.

• Disaster Response: BDRCS provides rapid relief (food, shelter, water) within 24 hours of disasters like floods, cyclones, and fires.
• Healthcare: Operates 56 Mother and Child Health (MCH) centers, 5 Mother and Child Care hospitals, and 2 eye hospitals.
• Blood Services: One of the country's primary sources for blood donations.
• Climate Action: Implements school-based climate adaptation and anticipatory action initiatives to mitigate extreme weather impacts.
• Youth Engagement: The Red Crescent Youth (RCY) program involves students in first aid training and emergency response.

• Founded: Originally established as the Bangladesh Red Cross Society in 1973 (with retrospective effect to 1971).
• Name Change: Renamed to "Red Crescent" in 1988.
• Fundamental Principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality. 

• Headquarters: 684-686, Red Crescent Sarak, Bara Moghbazar, Dhaka-1217.
• Website: bdrcs.org.