Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- Experts warned on Friday that Dhaka has turned increasingly unsafe and unlivable due to decades of unplanned expansion.
They cautioned that unless this disorderly growth is brought under control, the capital will remain highly vulnerable to earthquakes, fires, and other major disasters.
Speaking at an online discussion organised by the Institute for Planning and Development (IPD), its Director, Professor Adil Muhammad Khan, said Dhaka's safety depends on strict adherence to land-use regulations, building design guidelines, soil-testing requirements, fire-safety standards, and community-based disaster training.
"Without these measures, a strong earthquake, fire, or large-scale catastrophe could cause devastating damage t...