The whole program,
end to end.
Nine initiatives across education, rescue, data and sport — pick one to see what it delivers, how it works and where you fit in.
Nine initiatives.
One national mission.
From teaching a child how to float to creating a national water-risk database — BOWS is building the ecosystem step by step.
Water Safety & Survival Swimming
Basic swimming, floating, treading water, safe entry and exit, self-rescue, open-water safety and drowning prevention awareness.
Sub-programs
Floating & Treading Water
Learn to stay calm, control your breathing and keep your head above water in a pool, pond or river.
Safe Entry & Exit
Practical steps for getting into and out of water safely, including banks, boats and pool edges.
Self-Rescue Skills
What to do when you are tired, cramping or caught in a current, and how to call for help.
School Water Safety Workshop
BOWS trained teams will conduct practical water safety workshops in schools, colleges and educational institutions.
Sub-programs
Classroom Awareness Session
Students learn to spot dangerous water, weather and everyday risks around rivers, ponds and roads.
Reach & Throw Demonstration
A hands-on lesson in helping someone in the water without putting yourself at risk.
School Safety Plan
We help staff build a simple plan for water safety, emergencies and parent communication.
Community Water Safety Volunteer Network
Local volunteers will be selected, trained, certified and connected with BOWS for community-level water safety.
Sub-programs
Volunteer Selection
We identify committed local people who know their community and its waters.
Training & Certification
Selected volunteers complete water safety, rescue awareness and emergency response training.
Local Deployment
Certified volunteers are connected to BOWS and deployed where their community needs them.
Rescue & Water Safety Expert Team
A central expert team supporting volunteer training, safety protocols, event safety, water-body assessments and emergency coordination.
Sub-programs
Event Safety Cover
Trained rescuers and safety boats keep open-water swims and community events safe.
Water-Body Risk Assessment
We survey hazards, access points and seasonal conditions for rivers, ponds and coastal water.
Emergency Coordination
The team works with local responders so help reaches the water quickly when minutes matter.
National Water Safety Database
A structured safety profile for water bodies across Bangladesh, including location, hazards, seasonal information and emergency access.
Sub-programs
Water-Body Profiles
Each record captures location, type, known hazards and the nearest emergency access.
Seasonal Risk Notes
Monsoon, tides and changing conditions are recorded so risk is clear all year round.
Bangladesh Water Risk Map
An interactive map where people can explore water-body safety information and understand local risk conditions.
Sub-programs
Interactive Risk Map
Explore colour-coded safety levels for water bodies across Bangladesh.
Find Water Near You
Search by district or water body and see hazards, seasonal notes and emergency contacts.
Emergency Access Network
Connecting local trained volunteers, emergency contacts, nearby medical facilities and safety information through one network.
Sub-programs
Volunteer Directory
Find trained local volunteers by area when you need help or want to get involved.
Emergency Contacts
Nearby hospitals, rescue services and helplines in one place for each community.
Athlete Development Program
Developing swimmers from beginner to advanced level, long-distance swimming and channel swimming through structured training and assessment.
Sub-programs
Stroke & Fitness Training
Structured sessions build technique, endurance and confidence in the water.
Open-Water Preparation
Long-distance and channel swimmers train for cold water, currents and navigation.
Progressive Assessment
Regular assessments track progress from beginner through intermediate and advanced levels.
National Open Water Ranking
A national points-based ranking system built around BOWS open-water events, supporting a healthy competitive swimming ecosystem.
Sub-programs
Event Points System
Swimmers earn points across BOWS open-water events throughout the season.
National Leaderboard
Age-group and category rankings celebrate consistency and achievement.
Help build a water-safe Bangladesh.
Become a volunteer, bring water safety education to your institution, support our programs or join the BOWS open-water community.