Emergency services in Bangladesh have modernized significantly in recent years, unified under a central dispatch system.
* **National Emergency Number: 999** (Connects to Police, Fire, and Ambulance services nationwide). * **Police:** The Bangladesh Police handles law enforcement, supported by specialized units like the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and the Highway Police. * **Fire and Rescue:** The Fire Service and Civil Defense handles firefighting, search and rescue, and industrial accident response. * **Disaster Management:** As a highly climate-vulnerable country, Bangladesh has a world-class disaster management framework. The **Cyclone Preparedness Program (CPP)**, a joint venture between the government and the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, utilizes thousands of community volunteers to evacuate coastal areas ahead of severe storms.