Despite being an earthquake-prone country, Bangladesh remains poorly prepared for a major seismic event, experts warn.

A large number of buildings across Bangladesh -- particularly older ones -- were not designed to withstand earthquakes, as they were constructed without fully complying with the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), experts warned.

Many hospitals, fire stations and other critical facilities remain vulnerable, threatening emergency response after a major quake

When a recent earthquake shook Dhaka, Mohammad Mustakim, a resident of Chawkbazar, rushed out of his second-floor apartment and joined his neighbours on the street after the tremor stopped.

A major earthquake could not only cause widespread building collapse in Dhaka but also trigger catastrophic fires through ruptured gas lines, electrical short circuits and other secondary hazards, experts warned.

Residents across large parts of Dhaka face serious risks during a major earthquake, as much of the city stands on hazardous, liquefaction-prone soil, experts have warned.

Quake resilience of buildings must be ensured

Bangladesh presently has only a limited seismic monitoring network rather than a comprehensive nationwide system.

Initiatives are underway to assess the full damage, and updated information will follow, the ministry says

Efforts ongoing to restore electricity in affected areas, BPDB says

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted Dhaka, Sylhet, Chattogram and some other parts of the country this evening.

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Sylhet, the northeastern district of the country, this afternoon

Technology has made it easier than ever to track earthquakes in real time, thanks to a variety of earthquake tracker apps available on both iOS and Android platforms.

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