“Those who donate blood voluntarily are not only demonstrating empathy and mutual understanding; they are also practising virtuous deeds. It is difficult for them to engage in wrongdoing.”
These remarks were made by Professor Dr Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan, Vice-Chancellor of , while addressing as the chief guest at a voluntary blood donor-recipient reunion and young donor recognition programme organised by at the IDEB Auditorium in Kakrail, Dhaka, on Sunday evening.
He expressed hope that voluntary blood donors would continue this noble practice and make it a lifelong habit.
The event, organised to mark World Blood Donor Day, honoured and expressed gratitude to more than 800 young voluntary blood donors for their humanitarian contribution.
During the programme, Daulat Al Rashid, a voluntary donor with O-positive blood who has donated blood 57 times, and Rakibul Islam Rusho, a regular blood recipient living with thalassaemia, shared their emotional experiences and personal stories.
The event was chaired by Madam Nahar Al Bokhari, Chief Coordinator of the voluntary blood donation programme of Quantum Foundation. M Rezaul Hasan, Director of the programme, delivered the welcome address.
Speakers at the event expressed gratitude to all voluntary blood donors on behalf of Quantum Lab. They also called upon more young people to come forward and participate in this humanitarian service to help meet the country’s blood demand in full.
Earlier in the afternoon, the venue turned festive with the enthusiastic participation of both blood donors and recipients. Interactions between donors and recipients, small games, and a joyful atmosphere created a unique environment. Thalassaemia patients, who depend on regular blood transfusions, became emotional upon seeing such a large gathering of voluntary donors. Likewise, the donors shared their profound sense of satisfaction and fulfilment in being able to provide this life-saving service.
The organisers expressed optimism that the inspiration generated among voluntary blood donors—particularly young donors—on World Blood Donor Day would encourage many more people to become regular blood donors in the future.
