Dhaka: The Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) today filed a five-member investigation committee to probe into Saturday's devastating fire at the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), Dhaka. FSCD Director (O and M) Lieutenant General Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury was made head of the committee, said a press release of the force.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the other committee members include FSCD Deputy Director of Dhaka Division Md Saleh Uddin, Deputy Assistant Director of FSCD Md Abdul Mannan, Senior Station Member FSCD Curmitola Nahid Mamun, and Warehouse Inspector Md Tozammel Hossain. The committee has been tasked with investigating the cause of the fire and assessing the damage incurred. They are expected to submit a report detailing their findings and recommendations.
The fire at HSIA's Cargo Village prompted immediate responses from emergency services to contain the situation. The FSCD's formation of the committee underscores the importance of understanding the incident to prevent future occurrences.