The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, in collaboration with
Bangladeshi Fire Service and Civil Defense (FSCD), Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG),
and Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), launched a comprehensive Medical First
Responder Seminar in Chattogram yesterday . This initiative, led by the U.S. Civil-Military
Support Element (CMSE), will improve coordinaon and synchronization among
the three organizations in response to port related crises to protect critical key
infrastructure.
The week-long training will cover critical life saving techniques for emergency
situaons, including CPR and controlling massive hemorrhage. Instruction will
include practical exercises, including a mass casualty exercise, and prepare trainees
to lead follow-on medical training for their respective organizations.
Since 2014, the U.S. government has supported the training of over 25,000
Bangladeshi First Responders. This includes specialized sessions on topics like Swift
Water Rescue, High Angle Rescue, and Search and Rescue.
These programs reaffirm the U.S. Embassy’s commitment to bolstering
Bangladesh’s self-sufficiency and crisis response capabilities, strengthening
regional stability and making both America and Bangladesh safer.