In Bangladesh, on average, 50 people, including 40 children, die due to drowning every day, and this has been labeled as a "silent epidemic." These are wasted lives, preventable deaths. The Center for Injury Prevention and Research, Bangladesh (CIPRB) has conducted extensive research and produced evidence on the prevention of drowning deaths since 2005. The research findings show local, cost-effective measures exist to prevent drowning such as institutional care for children under 5, water safety education, installation of barriers and teaching swimming by the trained community swimming instructors.
The Bangladesh government has also recognized child drowning as a leading cause of child health and safety problems and is taking steps to address the issue. Moreover, the government has initiated the development of national strategy to reduce drowning deaths and has approved a three-year project named Integrated Community Based Center for Child Care, Protection and Swim Safe Facilities.
PROJECT Bhasa is a comprehensive drowning prevention plan that has been implemented in three Upazilas namely Kalapara, Betagi and Taltoli in the Barishal Division.
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The project aims to facilitate childcare, early childhood development and protection from different injuries among children 1 to 4 years of age..
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This research project’s aim is to develop a sustainable and scalable intervention to reduce the burden of drowning for newly mobile children under 2 years.
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The project aims to contribute to a sustainable improvement of paramedical and medical emergency care during flood events in Bangladesh.
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This project aims to protect people from drowning in and around Cox’s Bazar through the sustainable delivery of drowning reduction interventions through lifeguard service.
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This project aims to protect people from drowning in and around Cox’s Bazar through the sustainable delivery of drowning reduction interventions through lifeguard service.
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Dr. Rahman apart from his position as Deputy Executive Director, has also been responsible for directing the International Drowning Research Centre-Bangladesh (IDRC).
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