Bearing the theme "Start from home, build a disaster-resilient country," International Disaster Reduction Day 2026 was observed in Pirganj, Rangpur. To mark the day, a colorful rally, a drill on fire and earthquake management, and a discussion meeting were held on Tuesday at the Pirganj Adarsha Girls' High School ground.

Organized by the Upazila Administration and the Department of Disaster Management, the event was attended by Upazila Nirvahi Officer Abdullah Al Bakiul Bari, Upazila Project Implementation Officer Abdul Aziz, Pirganj Press Club General Secretary Habibur Rahman Habib, Pirganj Fire Service In-Charge Nazmul Sarkar, and former founding president of Pirganj Municipality BNP Shohidul Islam Sebu, along with teachers and students. During the event, fire service personnel practically demonstrated methods for controlling fires in various scenarios, including gas cylinders, giving students hands-on experience in firefighting techniques.