Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has issued strict directives to strengthen advance preparedness, identify vulnerable and old buildings, and boost emergency rescue capabilities to mitigate potential earthquake risks across Bangladesh. The directives were announced during a high-level meeting on earthquake preparedness and response held at the Prime Minister's Office in the Bangladesh Secretariat on Monday, November 2, 2026.
According to Deputy Press Secretary Hasn Shiplu, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized formulating an integrated master plan to ensure public safety in Dhaka and other earthquake-prone regions. He underscored the necessity of identifying risky structures, strictly enforcing the National Building Code, and bolstering rapid rescue deployment mechanisms. The Prime Minister stressed that effective inter-agency coordination among ministries, local government bodies, RAJUK, fire services, and emergency responders is vital to minimizing casualties and structural damage during natural disasters.
Read nextBattery-Powered E-Rickshaw Registration Begins Today Across 13 City Corporations in BangladeshFurthermore, the meeting highlighted the security of vital public infrastructure such as hospitals and educational institutions, the procurement of modern rescue equipment, advanced training for rescue personnel, and nationwide public awareness campaigns. Key officials attending the meeting included Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu, LGRD State Minister Mir Shahe Alam, and RAJUK Chairman Engineer Riazul Islam Riju.
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