NIRAPODEmergency and helpline numbers in Bangladesh
Updated: · Nirapod
Save these numbers in your phone today. All of them can be dialled from any mobile operator in Bangladesh.
| Number | What it is for |
|---|---|
| 999 | National Emergency Service: police, fire service and ambulance. Free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call it whenever someone's life or safety is at risk right now. |
| 109 | National helpline for violence against women and children: help, advice and referral for domestic violence, sexual harassment, abuse and child marriage. |
| 1098 | Child Helpline for children at risk or in need of protection. |
| 333 | Government information and services line: how to get public services, contacts of government offices, and help with some social problems. |
| 16263 | Shasthya Batayon: health advice from doctors by phone. |
When to use 999, and when to use Nirapod
999 is for emergencies happening now. Nirapod is not an emergency service: it is a community map that warns people about incidents nearby and builds a record of where crime happens. If you are in danger, call 999 first. Once you are safe, report the incident on Nirapod so others nearby are warned.
Reporting to the police
For a lost or stolen item or a threat, you can file a General Diary (GD) at your thana or online. For a crime such as snatching, robbery or assault you can file a case. Read how GDs and cases work in Bangladesh.