PM Orders Comprehensive Preparedness to Mitigate Earthquake Risks
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman directed authorities on Monday, November 2, to strengthen advance earthquake preparedness, identify vulnerable structures, and bolster emergency rescue capabilities during a meeting on earthquake management at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Bangladesh Secretariat.
The Prime Minister emphasized formulating an integrated action plan to ensure public safety in earthquake-prone regions, including Dhaka. He instructed officials to audit aging buildings, strictly enforce National Building Codes, and improve rapid-response capabilities for critical situations.
“Effective coordination among relevant ministries, local government bodies, RAJUK, Fire Service, and emergency response agencies is crucial to minimizing loss of life and damage during seismic events,” PM stated.
He also highlighted securing critical infrastructure such as hospitals and educational institutions, equipping response teams with adequate rescue tools, conducting regular training, and raising public awareness.
Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Mir Shahe Alam, and RAJUK Chairman Engineer Riazul Islam Riju, along with senior government officials, attended the meeting.
