District Correspondent, Lakshmipur: Nations Development Organisation (NDO) has organised a free blood grouping programme in Lakshmipur to raise public awareness and encourage voluntary blood donation.The programme was held at Hanif Miazir Hat in Uttar Joypur Union of the district on Thursday, 22 October. A total of 15 volunteers took part in the initiative.Alongside free blood group testing, the programme highlighted the importance of blood donation and encouraged people to participate in humanitarian activities.Mosharraf Hossain Rubel, Anirban Kanti, Md. Ashraful Islam (Ripon), Sujan Chandra Das, Kharul Islam, Saiful Islam Sohag, Shahadat Hossain Shawon and Anisur Rahman Rasel played important roles in implementing the programme.The overall coordination was led by NDO Chairperson Md Jahir Uddin Babur and Vice-Chairperson Md Khairul Islam (Riyad).The organisers said knowing one's blood group was important for ensuring timely access to blood in medical emergencies. Through such initiatives, they aim to raise awareness about blood groups and encourage voluntary blood donation.NDO works in education, healthcare, women's empowerment, environmental conservation, human rights protection and community development. The organisation expressed its commitment to continuing public welfare and awareness programmes to contribute to positive social change.The organisation also expressed gratitude to the members, volunteers and others who supported the initiative.