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

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.

December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023

Dos and don'ts: A guide to safety during earthquake

Although extremely unpredictable, earthquakes are a reality we must be prepared for.

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

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.

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

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

September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023
May 6, 2023
May 6, 2023

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.

September 30, 2022
September 30, 2022

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolts Dhaka, Ctg

Residents of Dhaka, Chattogram and some other cities around the country reported feeling an earthquake this morning.

June 26, 2022
June 26, 2022

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.

June 12, 2022
June 12, 2022

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.