The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026 was observed in Dinajpur on Tuesday, October 13, with various programmes organized by the Dinajpur District Administration and the Department of Disaster Management. The event was held under the theme, “Start at Home: Build a Disaster-Resilient Nation.”
At 10:00 am, a colourful rally was brought out from the District Commissioner’s Office. The rally paraded through the main streets of the city before concluding at Tafiuddin Memorial High School. A demonstration on earthquake and fire safety, followed by a discussion meeting, was held at the school.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) of Dinajpur, S. M. Habibul Hasan, attended the programme as the chief guest. In his address, he highlighted various measures to strengthen disaster preparedness and reduce risks associated with earthquakes and fires.
The discussion meeting was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education and ICT) Md. Mazharul Islam. Md. Buzlur Rashid, Deputy Director of Dinajpur Fire Service and Civil Defence, attended as a special guest. Md. Abdul Karim, District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer, delivered the welcome address.
The programme was moderated by Ferdous Ahmed, Project Implementation Officer of Dinajpur Sadar Upazila. Among those present were Md. Shahiduzzaman, Acting Head Teacher of Tafiuddin Memorial High School; executive magistrates of the district administration; officials and employees of the District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer’s Office; teachers and students of the school and Dinajpur Zilla School; members of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society’s Dinajpur Youth Red Crescent; and members of the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC), among others.
The observance aimed to raise public awareness of disaster risks, promote preparedness and encourage coordinated efforts to minimize loss of life and property during disasters.
