Accredited as a successful fire safety professional with having completed numerous international and local firefighting courses, Major A K M Shakil Newaz (Retd.) has served in the Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense diligently as the Director, Operation and maintenance over six years

Former: Director, Operation and maintenance, Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence He has served the Bangladesh Army with honor and dignity for more than twenty years.
In Role: Fire & Safety Consultant.

Additionally with his extensive knowledge and vast field experience, he had been acting as an Adjunct Faculty in Dhaka University and BRAC University encouraging learners to gain knowledge and insights in this sector.