According to Bangladesh Passengers Welfare Association (BPWA), road accidents increased by 11% in 2018 : 5,514 road accidents occurred last year and 4,979 happened in 2017. “Emergency medical facilities need to be installed at clinics and hospitals near blackspots, so that the chance of saving the life of a victim increases,” said SP Md Anisuzzaman. Emergency military medical aid refers to a time period lasting for one hour following traumatic injury being sustained by a casualty or medical emergency, during which there is the highest possibility that prompt medical treatment could prevent death. Across the globe, there are practices of legislative protection for Good Samaritans, but we are yet to frame any institutional mechanism for their protection. Last year, 5,514 road accidents claimed 7,221 lives and left 15,466 people injured.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 26, 2019 19:18 UTC