Free blood grouping organized to spread blood donation activities among polytechnic students

To promote blood donation activities among polytechnic students, a Free Blood Grouping Campaign and Blood Donation Awareness Program was organized by the Barishal District Branch of Bondhumohol Blood Donor Society. The day-long program was successfully held on September 5, 2023 (Tuesday), at the campus premises of Barishal Polytechnic Institute, Barishal.

The campaign was officially inaugurated at 10:00 AM. The primary objective of this initiative was to raise awareness about the importance of voluntary blood donation and to spread the message of humanitarian service among polytechnic students at the grassroots level. According to the organizers, the active participation of the younger generation can play a vital role in increasing public awareness and encouraging more people to engage in lifesaving blood donation activities.

As part of the campaign, free blood group testing services were provided to a total of 150 students from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The initiative received a positive response from the students, many of whom expressed their interest in becoming voluntary blood donors in the future.

The program was attended by Syed Yasin Arafat, Divisional Coordinator of Barishal Division; Ziaur Rahman Masud, District Coordinator of Barishal; Raiyan, District Finance Coordinator; Rahat, District Information and Technology Coordinator; Abdullah, District Communication Coordinator; and Moshiur Rahman, Former District Coordinator of Barishal District. In addition, members including Md. Rasel, Mehedi Hasan, Aminullah, Atikullah, and many other volunteers actively participated in and contributed to the successful completion of the campaign.

It is worth mentioning that this event was organized as the 115th campaign of Bondhumohol Blood Donor Society under its nationwide Free Blood Grouping Campaign initiative. The organizers expressed their hope that such humanitarian and voluntary activities would continue in the future, inspiring more young people to contribute to society through blood donation and community service.