History of BDRCS

The Bangladesh Red Cross Society was constituted on 31 March, 1973 by the President’s Order No.26 of 1973 with retrospective effect from the 16th December 1971. The Society was recognized by ICRC on 20 September, 1973 and admitted to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on 02 November, 1973. The name and emblem were changed from Red Cross to Red Crescent on 4th April 1988 vide Act 25 of 1988.

The President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh is the ex-officio President of the Society. The President appoints the Chairman of the Society for a term of 3 years, who may hold two consecutive terms.

BDRCS National Headquarters at Red Crescent Sarak, Boro Moghbazar, Dhaka is the Secretariat of the Society. The Secretary General, appointed by the Managing Board, heads the Secretariat. He is ex-officio the Secretary to the Managing Board. The Managing Board also appoints a Deputy Secretary General, who performs the functions of the Secretary General in his/her absence. The Secretariat is organized in five divisions, namely, Disaster Management, Health Services, Planning & Development, Central Support Services and Finance & Accounts.[I1]

The BDRCS has 68 Units. A Unit is constituted in each district and in the Metropolitan cities of Dhaka. Chittagong, Rajshahi & Khulna.

About us

We are, the BDRCS – part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

We have stood beside the Bangladeshi population throughout history and have played a crucial humane role in the relief, rescue and rehabilitation of hundreds and thousands of victims of flood, cyclone and other disasters caused by natural hazards in Bangladesh.

Our work is outlined by our seven Fundamental Principles, and our history that shapes our morals and ethics. Find out more about what makes us unique, compassionate and dedicated to caring, all over the world.

Mission & Vision 

Vision:

To strengthen leading role as a humanitarian organization by mobilizing the power of humanity.

Mission:

The Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, a volunteer-based humanitarian organization, endeavors to prevent and reduce human sufferings and save and improve lives of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups by providing effective and efficient services through mobilizing resources in emergencies and normal time.

Strategic Goal 1:

Enhance capacity to contribute towards saving lives from disasters and crises with a view to reducing adverse impacts through building resilient communities.

Strategic Goal 2:

Improve access to quality health services for safe, dignified, and healthy living.

Strategic Goal 3:

Transformed into a strong National Society.