The Director General of the Fire Service and Civil Defense Department, Brigadier General Muhammad Zahed Kamal, ndc, AFWC, psc, has called for putting the interests of the organization above everything else. He said these things at a darbar program organized at the Fire Service and Civil Defense Headquarters on October 27 at 10:30 am with officers and employees of all levels. Officers and employees of all levels working in Dhaka, including directors, were present at the program. In addition, divisional deputy directors of all departments and district officers participated in the darbar program online from their respective workplaces. Welcoming everyone, he outlined the steps taken and development work done in the Fire Service and Civil Defense during his tenure. He expressed his sincere gratitude to all members of the force for earning the appreciation of the people of the country through operational work. To continue this trend, he urged everyone to put the interests of the organization above their own interests. The Director General also urged the general public to be aware so that the number of fires can be reduced during the dry season. He instructed all officers and employees to continue the ongoing awareness activities of the Fire Service. At the end of the ceremony, he handed over the Swarak Medal sent by the Myanmar government to 10 members who participated in the Myanmar earthquake. Then, the Director General presented commendation awards to those who participated in various professional competitions of the Fire Service at the departmental and central levels and who have won and demonstrated special skills in administrative work. Insignia, certificates and cash were given as awards. This is the first time that the awards are organized under the title of ‘Director General’s Appreciation’ to encourage the personnel of this force to be more efficient and sincere in their professional work.