Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- BNP senior leader Professor AZM Zahid Hossain on Friday said the government must take urgent and immediate steps to protect people from the risk of earthquakes.

"After experiencing this morning's tremor, there is no reason to think we are safe," he said while speaking at a discussion.

Dr Zahid, a BNP Standing Committee member, said if the interim government does not take emergency measures now, the consequences could be serious, especially considering the fragile condition of many old buildings in Old Dhaka. "Think about the buildings in Old Dhaka, and then think about the earthquakes in Turkiye, Iran or Afghanistan."

Zahid said experts, including geological survey specialists, building designers, planners and other p...