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9th Intl Fire Safety and Security Expo accolades 13 bodies, 5 individuals

Published : Wednesday, 21 February, 2024 at 12:00 AM  Count : 771
Business Correspondent
The three-day 9th International Fire Safety and Security Expo 2024 ended on Tuesday focusing on bolstering the nations fire safety measures to reduce fire risks, utilize modern equipment for safety and raise public awareness.

On the final day, the Electronics Safety and Security Association of Bangladesh (ESSAB) awarded 13 organizations for their efforts in enhancing fire safety across residential, industrial, and commercial buildings.

Additionally, 5 individuals were recognized for their brave actions in firefighting and rescue missions. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal MP attended the closing event as chief guest, says a press release.

The 9th International Fire Safety and Security Expo-2024 was held at Bangabandhu International Conference Center in the city. It was co-partnered by several organizations including the Directorate of Fire Service and Civil Defense, FEBOAB, BGMEA, BKMEA, BTMA, Dhaka North and South City Corporations, Ministry of Commerce, and Ministry of Home Affairs. FBCCI has also provided support for the Expo.

The Home Minister said on this occasion that the countrys industry has now adopted fire safety and security compliance and awareness has increased after so many fire incidents. We will improve training of fire service personnel, build civil defense which is our governments ultimate goal, he said.

Kamal said the fire department has already created 44,000 volunteers to play a role in putting out fires before fire service personnel arrive on the scene.

Senior secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Tapan Kanti Ghosh said, building code must be followed during the construction of building to make fire safety working.

Md. Niaz Ali Chisty, President, ESSAB highlighted the significance of prioritizing fire safety. He said participation of more than 100 organizations from 30 countries, more than 15,000 local and foreign visitors and 3000 attendees in the event prove that awareness among people about fire safety is increasing. He said "Smart Fire Safety is a must for Smart Bangladesh."

Director General of Fire Service and Civil Defense Brigadier General Md. Main Uddin explains if we spend only Tk 2 out of Tk 100 on fire safety Bangladesh will be safer.

President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Md. Jashim Uddin said we should follow fire safety and security increasingly to grab local and global markets as we are graduating from LDC status.

He said the government should provide policy support to develop the imports substitute fire safety industries. Tax rebate is also essential.

FBCCI Senior Vice President Md. Amin Helaly, Zakir Uddin Ahmed, Secretary General, ESSAB also spoke on the occasion.
 
ESSAB Safety Excellence Award Winners include Rancon Artisti Residences stood first in residential building category, Sheltech Rubynur stood second and Concord Shapla stood third.

In Commercial Building Category, Shanta Forum, Concord MK Heritage and BGMEA Complex received the award as the First, Runner Up and Second Runner Up.

A total of 6 companies jointly won the excellence award in Industrial (RMG) category including Glamour Dresses Ltd. and Designtex Knitwear Ltd. named as the top winners. Tasniah Fabrics Ltd. and SQ Birichina Ltd. came next, followed by Sterling Denims Ltd. and Silken Sewing Ltd. Besides, BM Container Depot Ltd. received the award in industrial category.

The 5 fire service personnel awarded for their brave role in firefighting and rescue operations include Deputy Assistant Director of Fire Service and Civil Defense Department Md. Faisalur Rahman and Mohammad Safiqul Islam, Senior Station Officer Md. Nazim Uddin Sarkar, Warehouse Inspector Md. Zahirul Islam and Fire Fighter Alhaj Miah.



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