As the country is now moving towards LDC graduation, there are a lot of targets to achieve to be smart and a developed nation. We should follow fire safety and security compliance to grab local and global markets, said speakers at the concluding session of the 9th International Fire Safety and Security Expo.
The 9th International Fire Safety and Security Expo 2024 concluded with a focus on bolstering the nation's fire safety measures and aimed to reduce fire risks, utilize modern equipment for safety, and raise public awareness.
On its final day, the Electronics Safety and Security Association of Bangladesh (ESSAB) honored 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 graced the closing ceremony as the chief guest.
In the speech of the chief guest, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal MP said that the country’s industry has now turned around as fire safety and security compliance as well as awareness has been increased after so many fire incidents. He said, 'We will improve training of fire service personnel, build civil defense which is our government’s ultimate goal'.
Senior secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Tapan Kanti Ghosh said, "We need a collective effort to ensure fire safety." The building code must be followed during the construction of the building. Along with the government, it is important for entrepreneurs to be aware of this.
Md. Niaz Ali Chisty, President, ESSAB in his welcome remarks highlighted the significance of prioritizing fire safety amidst Bangladesh's economic growth. He invited the Foreign Investors to invest in Bangladesh.
He emphasized the imperative of incorporating cutting-edge technology across infrastructure, industries, and architectural endeavors.
The Director General of the department of Fire Service and Civil Defense Brigadier General Md. Main Uddin said, If we spend only Tk 2 out of Tk 100 on fire safety measures in our infrastructure, factories and building, Bangladesh will be safer.
President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Md. Jashim Uddin said, Bangladesh is now moving towards LDC graduation and there are a lot of targets that we have to achieve to be smart and a developed nation.
ESSAB Senior Vice President SM Shahjahan Saju, Publicity Secretary Md. Nazrul Islam and others spoke at the program.
Among others, Md. Matin Khan, Mohammad Faisal Mahmud, Engr. Md. Manzur Alam, M. Mahmudur Rashid, Joint Secretary General Md. Mahmood-E-Khoda, Assistant Secretary General Engr. Md. Mahabur Rahman, Treasurer Md. Noor Nabi, Director Md. Wahid Uddin, Eng. Md. Al-Emran Hossain, Major Mohammad Asheque Kamal, Md. Rafiqul Islam, business leaders and other dignitaries were present at the program.
ESSAB Safety Excellence Award Winners: A total of 13 organizations honored with the ESSAB Safety Excellence Award for ensuring building code compliance and fire safety measures in residential, industrial, commercial buildings.
