Bangladesh has recently experienced a series of mild earthquakes, sparking growing public concern and warnings from geologists that these tremors may signal an impending major seismic event. Although the recent quakes caused little damage, experts say the frequent low-intensity shocks indicate the gradual release of underground energy, heightening the risk of a large-scale earthquake. Government preparedness remains limited, with little visible progress on earlier expert recommendations.
At a recent roundtable in Dhaka, the state minister for health warned that a major quake in the densely populated capital could cripple essential services. UNICEF officials and government representatives stressed the need for better disaster planning and identification of vulnerable populations. Experts from BUET and Jahangirnagar University reiterated that Bangladesh sits on active tectonic fault lines and that the absence of a major quake for over a century has allowed dangerous pressure to build underground.
Specialists urged immediate structural assessments of buildings, retrofitting of weak structures, and legal reforms to strengthen disaster response. They cautioned that Dhaka’s unplanned construction and soft soil could amplify destruction if a strong earthquake strikes.
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