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PM hands 3 fire resistant jumbo cushions to fire service
DHAKA, Nov 24, 2019 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today handed over
three ultra modern German made fire resistant jumbo cushions to fire service
authorities to use those in rescue operations in fire incidents.
The premier formally handed the jumbo cushions to Director General of the
Fire Service and Civil Defence Department Brig Gen Md Sajjad Hossain at a
function at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) here.
The cushions were made of fiberglass which could be used in just one
minute from the height of 35-metre.
Each of the cushions was purchased by Taka 50 lakh and its weight 80-kg
each.
The cushions are electrically non-conductive and could be used for
transporting hazardous goods without vibration and absorbing spills.
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and Land Minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury
were present, among others.
BSS/AHJ/SH/GMR/1211 hrs