At least 10 firefighters have been killed and 19 injured in firefighting operations across the country from 2011 to 2016. Directorate of Fire Service and Civil Defence Director General Brigadier General Ali Ahmed Khan made the above statement at a discussion on Thursday morning, which was held to mark International Firefighters’ Day. We have some limitations but are in talks with the government to overcome them,” he said. “The fire brigade needs reforms as firefighters now face more challenges than in the past. He said: “We lack manpower in 320 fire stations nationwide.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 04, 2017 13:18 UTC