Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, NCC Bank has extended support to the "SeaSafe Lifeguard" program operated by the Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Bangladesh (CIPRB) at Cox's Bazar sea beach, aiming to address drowning-related public health risks and enhance public awareness across the country, according to a press release.

Drowning remains a major public health concern in Bangladesh, claiming nearly 18,000 lives every year, including a significant number of children. To combat this crisis, CIPRB has been implementing the SeaSafe Lifeguard program since 2012, conducting regular beach patrols and rescue operations at Cox's Bazar. To date, the initiative has saved 1,052 lives and...