Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) is going to open a fire safety institute to provide post diploma degree to graduates and trainings to professionals to create skilled human resource to reduce fire incidents in industries. Considering all the aspects of fire safety the Buet has decided to set a fire safety institute, said Ishtiaque Ahmed. Primarily, the institute will provide six-month diploma course to graduates and training to existing professionals who are working in different industries. The institute will also work on formulating guideline on fire safety as Bangladesh is currently following America’s guideline drawn up 20 years back. The initiator has discussed the objectives of the institute extensively and sought cooperation and financial support to set up the institute, said Babu.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 08, 2016 19:07 UTC