Week-long blood donation drive begins in Khulna to save critical patients

Aiming to encourage voluntary blood donation to save the lives of critically ill patients, Bashundhara Shuvosangho launched a week-long blood donation campaign in Khulna on Sunday.

Under the initiative, members of the social platform will donate blood personally alongside carrying out mass awareness drives on the importance of safe, voluntary donation.

The campaign formally commenced with voluntary donations by vice-president of Khulna district unit of Bashundhara Shuvosangho Sanad Ghorami and joint general secretary Andolan Bhadra.

Present during the inauguration were president of Khulna district unit of Bashundhara Shuvosangho Bipul Roy Chowdhury, general secretary GM Abu Musa, organising secretary Abdul Kader Suman, office secretary Rudra Das, women affairs secretary Ajanta Bala, and member Sani Sheikh, among others.

Speakers emphasised that shortages of blood often disrupt vital medical care for accident victims, surgery patients, expectant mothers, and individuals suffering from thalassaemia or dengue. Ensuring an emergency supply necessitates a dedicated network of voluntary donors ready to step forward.

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Bipul Roy Chowdhury said, "Donating blood is a noble humanitarian act. Blood from a healthy individual can save someone’s life. We want the youth to step up voluntarily and stand beside people in times of crisis." He added that activists would work to dispel widespread fears and misconceptions regarding donation.

Later, Abu Musa noted, "Many wish to donate but hesitate due to a lack of accurate information. Eligible individuals can donate safely by adhering to routine medical guidelines and screenings. Raising awareness will bring more donors forward."

Shuvosangho’s district unit organising secretary Abdul Kader Suman remarked that even modest voluntary efforts reflect civic responsibility and empathy towards others.

Throughout the week, the campaign will focus on health screenings, safe collection protocols, and promoting donor eligibility standards to bolster emergency reserves.