Following Friday’s 5.7-magnitude earthquake, Bangladesh experienced two mild aftershocks on Saturday morning and evening, measuring 3.3 and 4.3 on the Richter scale. According to Md. Mominul Islam, acting director of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), these tremors are aftershocks resulting from the earlier quake. He explained that the region’s weak soil composition caused the shaking to last longer than usual. Islam emphasized that the next 72 hours are critical for monitoring potential aftershocks, which typically register at least one magnitude lower than the main quake. He urged the public to remain calm and stay in safe areas during tremors. The expert also highlighted Bangladesh’s high vulnerability to earthquakes and called for stricter adherence to building codes, preservation of open spaces and parks, and widening of roads near buildings to mitigate future risks.
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