Anticipated Role of Bangladesh Police in Disaster Management Based on the Contribution of Bangladesh Police during the Pandemic COVID 19

Authors

  • Fatema Islam Additional Superintendent of Police, Bangladesh Police, Dhaka, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2023.5.2.4

Keywords:

Bangladesh Police, Disaster management, Covid 19, pandemic, pre-disaster, post-disaster.

Abstract

This article explores the contribution of Bangladesh Police as a first responder in the pandemic COVID-19 in recent years. Bangladesh police played a vital role in maintaining law and order situation during prolonged lockdown, building awareness among mass people, ensuring safe transportation and mobility, and assisting people on humanitarian grounds. The article also identifies the anticipated potential responsibility of Bangladesh police in pre-disaster planning and post-disaster response based on the experience gathered during the pandemic. Bangladesh police faces some challenges regarding participating in disaster management task actively, such as limited resources, want of communication channel among various government and non-government agencies, and limited preparedness. The article found that during any kind of disaster, Bangladesh Police can enhance their service to the citizens through effective planning, training, utilizing modern technology, and willingness. 

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Published

2023-12-31

How to Cite

Islam, F. (2023). Anticipated Role of Bangladesh Police in Disaster Management Based on the Contribution of Bangladesh Police during the Pandemic COVID 19. International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 5(2), 45–56. https://doi.org/10.18485/ijdrm.2023.5.2.4

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2023): International Journal of Disaster Risk Management (IJDRM)

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