, Nov. 25 -- Sylhet district administration has decided to demolish 23 buildings identified as highly vulnerable to earthquakes, beginning next week.

The decision came at a meeting on earthquake preparedness and response held at Nagar Bhaban on Monday afternoon.

Divisional Commissioner and Sylhet City Corporation Administrator Khan Md Reza-un-Nabi chaired the meeting.

Senior officials including Deputy Commissioner Md Sarwar Alam and SCC Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Rezai Rafin Sarker and experts attended the meeting.

Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Sarwar Alam said many people are still living and doing business in these risky buildings.

"For the safety of residents we have decided to demolish these buildings quickly...