On Saturday, the fire service, in a statement, advised preparation and awareness at all levels to face an earthquake. The stats of recent years show as many as 27 earthquakes shook Bangladesh and nearby regions in 2021. He said, on average, a magnitude 7 earthquake occurs in this region every 150 years and a magnitude 8 earthquake occurs every 250 to 300 years. Now a magnitude 7 earthquake may occur, but a magnitude 8 quake is unlikely. Experts agree that without planned urbanisation and greater public awareness, Bangladesh will remain vulnerable to catastrophic earthquake damage.

Source: bd News24 April 01, 2025 21:35 UTC