As part of its continuous effort to ensure workplace safety and security for its people, BRAC Bank has conducted a fire safety and emergency evacuation drill at its head office in Dhaka on October 28, 2021 in association with the Fire Service and Civil Defence Department, said a press release.
The officials of Fire Service trained the people of the bank about the use of fire extinguishing system and first aid and shared knowledge about the best practices in firefighting and safety procedure.
Commenting on the safety initiative, Brigadier General TusharKantiChakma (Retd.), Head of General Services, said: “At BRAC Bank, we believe our human resources are our biggest assets. Their safety and security are of utmost priority to us. We always remain alert for ensuring safety and security for our people at the workplace. We believe such drills can save lives during crisis. That’s why we conduct fire drills in all our offices across the country regularly. It is encouraging to see that our employees take part in the drill spontaneously and show keenness to learn life-saving tips of firefighting from the senior officials of Fire Department. The drill will be replicated in the offices across the country in phases.”
As a values-based organization, BRAC Bank always prioritizes the wellbeing of its human resources and regularly arranges fire drill exercises in all its establishments as a part of its commitment to workplace safety and security.
