Fire Service and Civil Defense New Director General takes charge

Brigadier General Sultanul Afreen Junaid, SUP, has assumed charge as the Director General of the Fire Service and Civil Defense Department. He formally assumed charge from the outgoing Director General, Brigadier General Muhammad Zahed Kamal, ndc, AFWC, psc, on 12 October 2026. Brigadier General Muhammad Zahed Kamal has returned to the Bangladesh Army after serving as the Director General for 2 years and 10 days. The outgoing Director General, along with the newly appointed Director General, planted saplings at Jalsiri Fire Station in Narayanganj at 9 am today. Officers of the department were present at the time. Then, at 11...

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Brigadier General Sultanul Afreen Junaid, SUP, has assumed charge as the Director General of the Fire Service and Civil Defense Department. He formally assumed charge from the outgoing Director General, Brigadier General Muhammad Zahed Kamal, ndc, AFWC, psc, on 12 October 2026. Brigadier General Muhammad Zahed Kamal has returned to the Bangladesh Army after serving as the Director General for 2 years and 10 days. The outgoing Director General, along with the newly appointed Director General, planted saplings at Jalsiri Fire Station in Narayanganj at 9 am today. Officers of the department were present at the time. Then, at 11 am, the ‘Director General’s Farewell Ceremony’ was held at the Fire Service and Civil Defense Department. The outgoing Director General and the newly appointed Director General, directors of the department, project directors, managing directors of the welfare trust, principals of the training complex and officers of various levels of the department were present in person at the event. In addition, officers and employees of various posts, including divisional deputy directors and assistant directors from different divisions and districts of the country, joined the event online. An ‘Officers’ Address’ program was organized in the conference room of the department at 12 noon. The officers spoke at the program, reminiscing about the career of the outgoing Director General. In his speech, the outgoing Director General, Brigadier General Muhammad Zahed Kamal, recalled various experiences and memories of his time in the Fire Service and Civil Defense. He recalled the sincerity, dedication and cooperation of the officers and employees of this organization and expressed gratitude for the cooperation received from them while performing his duties. At the end of the ceremony, the outgoing Director General formally handed over the responsibilities to the newly appointed Director General in his office. After the formalities of handing over the responsibilities were completed, he signed the inspection book of the department and left the Fire Service and Civil Defense Headquarters after a farewell meeting with the officers and employees of all levels. After assuming office at 4 pm, the newly appointed Director General, Brigadier General Sultanul Afreen Junaid, addressed the SUP officials. He emphasized on the proper performance of the assigned duties of the Fire Service and Civil Defense. He expressed his expectations regarding the protection of people’s lives and property, ensuring fire safety, providing quick response to accidents and disasters, and increasing professional skills and coordination in rescue operations. At this time, he expressed his determination to further improve the quality of public service through the joint efforts of the officers and employees of the organization.
It is worth noting that on September 22, 2026, the Ministry of Public Administration issued an order appointing Brigadier General Sultanul Afreen Junaid as the Director General of the Fire Service and Civil Defense Department and returning Brigadier General Muhammad Zahed Kamal to the Bangladesh Army. Ref.- Fire Service Media Cell.