Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- Centuries-old architecture and narrow alleyways preserve Old Dhaka's heritage, yet these same traits amplify the risks posed by disasters like earthquakes.

The day after the country's deadliest recent quake, three more tremors intensified fear among Old Dhaka's residents.

Following the 5.7-magnitude quake on Nov 21 -- the strongest in decades -- the last few days have brought renewed anxiety across several Old Dhaka neighbourhoods.

Areas including Banglabazar, Shankharibazar, Tantibazar, Sutrapur, Gendaria, Lokkhibazar, Kaltabazar, Narinda, Babubazar, and Armanitola remain densely packed. Centuries-old buildings are so tightly clustered they appear fused together.

After three tremors on Nov 22, residents have begun r...