A Medical First Responder Seminar was held in Chattogram today. Photo : Collected

DHAKA, June 9, 2025 (BSS) - The US Embassy in Dhaka, in collaboration with Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD), Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG), and Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) today launched a comprehensive Medical First Responder Seminar in Chattogram. 
 
This initiative, led by the U.S. Civil-Military Support Element (CMSE), will improve coordination and synchronization among the three organizations in response to port related crises to protect critical key infrastructure, said a press release, issued by the US embassy here. 
 
The week-long training will cover critical life saving techniques for emergency situations, including CPR and controlling massive haemorrhage.  
 
Instruction will include practical exercises, including a mass casualty exercise, and prepare trainees to lead follow-on medical training for their respective organizations.
 
The US government since 2014, has supported the training to over 25,000 Bangladeshi First Responders. 
 
This includes specialized sessions on topics like Swift Water Rescue, High Angle Rescue, and Search and Rescue.   
 
These programmes 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, said the release.