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Youth donates blood 31 times, setting example of humanity
Published : Sunday, 23 August, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Observer Correspondent
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Abdullah Al Kafi, a young man from Sakhipur in Tangail, has donated blood voluntarily 31 times to patients in need, setting an example of humanitarian service in his community.
Kafi, who serves as the president of Sakhipur Blood Donation Club, has been voluntarily donating blood since 2015. He said he decided to become a regular blood donor out of a sense of responsibility toward society and a desire to stand beside people in times of crisis.
He responds whenever he learns that a critically ill patient at a hospital or clinic needs blood. His voluntary service has also inspired many young people in the area to donate blood.
Kafi's donated blood has helped patients in various critical situations, including accident victims, mothers requiring blood during childbirth or surgery, and patients suffering from cancer, kidney-related complications and thalassemia.
Abdullah Al Kafi said, "I started donating blood in 2015 when I donated blood to a patient for the first time. Seeing the patient recover after receiving blood deeply moved and encouraged me. I will continue donating blood to critically ill patients as long as I remain physically fit. I hope to continue serving people in the coming days."
Mohammad Mohon Mia, whose wife received blood from Kafi during her caesarean section, said they had approached relatives and acquaintances in search of blood but could not find a donor at the time.
"Kafi bhai came forward and helped my wife by donating blood. I will always remember his contribution and pray for his well-being," he said.
Local youth Abdus Samad said Kafi had also donated blood to his grandmother when she was seriously ill in hospital.
"Seeing Kafi bhai voluntarily help critically ill patients has inspired many young people like us to donate blood. I consider it a privilege to be involved in humanitarian activities," he said.
Another blood recipient's husband, Shanto Mohammad, said Kafi donated blood when his wife underwent a caesarean section.
"I will remain grateful to him throughout my life," he said.
Obaidul Haque Shawon, founder of Sakhipur Blood Donation Club, said he established the organisation with his well-wishers in 2015. Since its establishment, members of the club have been voluntarily donating blood free of charge to patients suffering from serious illnesses.
He said Kafi, the club's current president, has donated blood to around 31 patients, while other members of the organisation also regularly donate blood to patients in need.
Dr Md Anwar Hossain, proprietor of Modern Doctors Clinic and a former civil surgeon, said young volunteers such as Kafi who regularly donate blood free of charge play an important role in humanitarian service.
"Blood donated by these volunteers can help critically ill patients during emergencies," he said, adding that eligible donors can donate blood at appropriate intervals.
Sikder Mohammad Shabur Reza, a former vice-chairman of Sakhipur Upazila Parishad, expressed gratitude to Kafi and other young people who come forward to donate blood to patients during critical situations.
He said their humanitarian activities would encourage more young people to become involved in voluntary blood donation and help patients in need.
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