Committee formed to probe fire alarm incident during Consensus Commission meeting
A five-member committee has been formed to investigate the sudden activation of the fire alarm system at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka during a meeting of the National Consensus Commission with political parties today (28 July).
The committee has been tasked with thoroughly examining the circumstances surrounding the false alarm and submitting a report within 24 hours, reads a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The committee will be led by the director of the Foreign Service Academy and include representatives from the Fire Service and Civil Defence as well as the Public Works Department, adds the statement.
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The alarm went off at around 12:15pm, shortly after the dialogue began at 11:30am. The sudden alarm caused concern among participants, prompting a halt to discussions.
The alarm stopped around 12:30pm and the dialogue resumed around 1:45pm, reports UNB.
The probe committee was formed after the National Consensus Commission requested an investigation into the fire alarm incident.
Speaking to reporters, the commission's Vice-Chair Ali Riaz said, "We take this matter seriously. We have submitted our request both in writing and verbally."
Riaz emphasised the importance of transparency, noting that the incident was being broadcast live. "Everyone is watching, and people deserve to know what actually happened," he said.
He further said that the commission holds the current authorities responsible for ensuring the safety and continuity of such events. "If our work is disrupted, we have the right to know why. We've asked the authorities to outline the cause and recommend measures to prevent such incidents in the future."
