OpenStreetMap is a great source of information related to the necessity of people. It is one of best source of data in digital format. . In this MAP we get specific data. It is very helpful for the people .By this map anyone can get information about their queries and export data according to their purpose. Anyone can upload data and also use data to their necessity .It is the only digital map in the world which data is free. GIS specialist export data in GIS format , Architect use data in another format . It is very helpful for Disaster Risk Management . It is the great source of information that is very helpful to conduct any search and rescue operation . Dhaka City Red Crescent Unit a sister concern of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society conduct many search and rescue operation . OpenStreetMap is very helpful for their work . Bangladesh Red Crescent Society arranged training on Openstreetmap for volunteers in collaboration with International Federation of Red Cross &Red Crescent Societies and American Red Cross . In this map, data is uploaded by the Community . So the authority decided to train the Community . In this concern Dhaka City Red Crescent Unit organized training on OpenstreetMap under Data4Action Project .

In 2-3 September,2016 Dhaka City Red Crescent Unit organized training on OpenStreetMap for the student of BRAC University, one of the renowned Private university in Bangladesh.This training was held at Architecture Department of BRAC University. This training was started sharp at 09.30 am and it solely attended by 25 student and teacher of BRAC Unibersity. The main vision of this OSM training for the students was enriching their skills by using the open geographical data to identify the hazard, disaster , the vulnerability of any area , navigational and other humanitarian purposes .

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OpenStreetMap is a great source of open data .It is more helpful and informative from any other online Map.In this MAP we get specific data. It is very helpful for the people .By this map anyone can get information about his queries.It is also helpful for the organizations who helps the vulnerable people. In this map we get the information about vulnerable area, way of passing, important point, water point etc. that is necessary for any kind of search & rescue and relief operation in disaster.In this map data is free so its usability is granted for everyone.it is easy to upload information in this map so anyone can contribute information. Osm data is helpful for VCA. By using this data different NGO, Government, International organization can continue their relief operation.It is also helpful for research work. After all we can say that osm data is very helpful for people for society as well as country.

Manjurul Islam

OSM data is very helpful for disaster risk management. This data is helpful for identification of vulnerable places ,way of passing, important key indicator etc. As the proper authority get the information they will take necessary steps to reduce the destruction of disaster.in this map we get the data about building condition, material, structure by research this information govt. /relevant authority will identify the vulnerable places and take necessary steps to reduce the vulnerability ,to reduce the damage of any kind of disaster . By using this data Bangladesh Red Crescent society or like this type of voluntary organization or Government organization like fire service , civil defense will plan their search & rescue operation. It will helpful for VCA(Vulnerable Capacity Assessment).

Manjurul Islam