Earthquake Bangladesh
Dos and don'ts: A guide to safety during earthquake
Although extremely unpredictable, earthquakes are a reality we must be prepared for.
An ominous sign: 34 quakes in 2 months
At least 34 mild quakes in and around Bangladesh within the last two months is a worrying sign, experts said.
4.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Tangail, nearby areas
The earthquake was felt at 12:49pm, an official of Bangladesh Meteorological Department told The Daily Star
Morocco’s earthquake is another wake-up call
How prepared are we?
Two tremors near Dhaka raise concern
Two earthquakes with epicentres very close to Dhaka jolted the capital in a span of just 11 days, raising concerns among leading experts about more quakes and the country’s preparedness.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolts Dhaka, Ctg
Residents of Dhaka, Chattogram and some other cities around the country reported feeling an earthquake this morning.
Earthquake alert! Dos and don’ts before, during and after a tremor
Among the list of inevitable incidents, natural disaster holds the top list. That being said, Dhaka, one of the world's most densely populated cities, has been ranked in the top 20 cities most vulnerable to earthquakes. In addition to the current level of unplanned urbanisation along with the non-adherence to the National Building Code, Dhaka is a ticking bomb in the wake of an earthquake. In times like these, as responsible individuals, it is our responsibility to know what to do before, during and after these disasters.
Earthquake resilience: No updated data on city buildings
If there is anything that some of the most major fires have pointed out, it is that very few buildings in the capital are built following the National Building Code.
Dos and don'ts: A guide to safety during earthquake
Although extremely unpredictable, earthquakes are a reality we must be prepared for.
An ominous sign: 34 quakes in 2 months
At least 34 mild quakes in and around Bangladesh within the last two months is a worrying sign, experts said.
4.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Tangail, nearby areas
The earthquake was felt at 12:49pm, an official of Bangladesh Meteorological Department told The Daily Star
Morocco’s earthquake is another wake-up call
How prepared are we?
Two tremors near Dhaka raise concern
Two earthquakes with epicentres very close to Dhaka jolted the capital in a span of just 11 days, raising concerns among leading experts about more quakes and the country’s preparedness.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolts Dhaka, Ctg
Residents of Dhaka, Chattogram and some other cities around the country reported feeling an earthquake this morning.
Earthquake alert! Dos and don’ts before, during and after a tremor
Among the list of inevitable incidents, natural disaster holds the top list. That being said, Dhaka, one of the world's most densely populated cities, has been ranked in the top 20 cities most vulnerable to earthquakes. In addition to the current level of unplanned urbanisation along with the non-adherence to the National Building Code, Dhaka is a ticking bomb in the wake of an earthquake. In times like these, as responsible individuals, it is our responsibility to know what to do before, during and after these disasters.
Earthquake resilience: No updated data on city buildings
If there is anything that some of the most major fires have pointed out, it is that very few buildings in the capital are built following the National Building Code.
