Fire service launches new hotline

Fire Service and Civil Defence launched new hotline number 16163 for the central control room in the capital to offer any fire-related emergency services.

Besides, the current 11-digit phone number would also remain active.

Fire service headquarters issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday afternoon (January 11).

Fire service media cell official Md. Shahjahan Shikdar said that the fire department provides services on the basis of information it generally receives.

This 5-digit hotline has been launched as it is difficult to remember the existing 11- digit telephone in case of emergency, he added.