Section 4Section 4

s. 4

4 (1) The Society shall in all its activities observe neutrality, impartiality, independence, universality, humanity and all other basic principles and shall adhere to the statutes of the [International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement] and the Geneva Conventions. (2) The Society shall, as an auxiliary to public authorities maintain autonomy and act at all times in accordance with the fundamental principles of the [International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement]. (3) The Society shall use as its emblem the heraldic sign of the [Red Crescent] on a white ground in accordance with the Geneva Conventions and the law in force relating to preservation of the sanctity of such emblem.

1. 8. The words “International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement” were substituted for the words “ Red Cross” by section 6 of the Bangladesh Red Cross Society (Amendment) Act, 1988 (Act No. XXV of 1988)
2. 9. The words “Red Crescent” were substituted for the words “ Red Cross” by section 6 of the Bangladesh Red Cross Society (Amendment) Act, 1988 (Act No. XXV of 1988)