Dhaka, May 14 -- The Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) has formed a 60-member special force to ensure quick response during major disasters like earthquakes in Dhaka, said its Director General Brigadier General Md Zahid Kamal.

Speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural session of a two-day training workshop organised for the members of the Crime Reporters Association of Bangladesh (CRAB), he said special teams comprising 20 members are also being formed in each divisional city to strengthen disaster response capabilities.

The DG said the newly formed special force comprising selected firefighters from across the country will be provided with necessary training and equipment at Purbachal in the capital.

"This team will be ready to...