National Helpline Number in Bangladesh

999 calls surge, reflect reliability

After realising her five-year-old child was raped by her neighbour in Bagerhat’s Brahmankathi area, a mother called the National Emergency Helpline-999 at March 3 noon.

Who will rescue the rescue app for women?

Govt should properly utilise tools meant to prevent gender-based violence

Why is National Emergency Helpline 999 response slow?

The speed at which the National Emergency Helpline (999) responds to distress calls is much slower than that of developed countries due to an outdated operating system and manpower shortage.

June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024

999 calls surge, reflect reliability

After realising her five-year-old child was raped by her neighbour in Bagerhat’s Brahmankathi area, a mother called the National Emergency Helpline-999 at March 3 noon.

May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024

Who will rescue the rescue app for women?

Govt should properly utilise tools meant to prevent gender-based violence

April 4, 2022
April 4, 2022

Why is National Emergency Helpline 999 response slow?

The speed at which the National Emergency Helpline (999) responds to distress calls is much slower than that of developed countries due to an outdated operating system and manpower shortage.