President Mohammed Shahabuddin has urged the

members of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) to perform their duties
more actively and sincerely in the service of humanity.

The Head of the State came up with the call as a delegation of the new
executive committee of the BDRCS, a part of the world`s largest humanitarian
non-governmental organisation, led by its Chairman Professor Dr. Md. Ubaidul
Kabir Chowdhury paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban here today.

Later, President`s Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin briefed the journalists.

Shahabuddin said the role of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is very
important in the service of humanity during various crisis moments, including
natural calamities.

Appreciating the BDRCS role in socio-economic development, including various
natural calamities since independence, he said the BDRCS volunteers should be
more active in dealing with any disasters like situations.

The Head of State also highlighted his own experience from 1972 to 1975 as
the General Secretary of Red Cross of Pabna District.

President Shahabuddin also asked the authorities concerned to strengthen
coordination with the relevant departments, ministries and institutions in
implementing and executing the project of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society.

He was apprised by the delegation of the overall activities of BDRCS and the
progress of its various ongoing projects.

During the meeting, secretaries concerned to the President`s Office were
present, among others. BSS