Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor on Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Monday directed RAJUK and the City Corporation to be strict if it is necessary in assessing the risk of buildings in the capital.

She made it clear that in the interest of public safety, the risk assessment work cannot be obstructed by citing private property.

He made these remarks at a seminar and exchange of views titled 'Preparation and Actions to Reduce Earthquake Risk' organized by the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartik (RAJUK) at the Ramna Engineers Institution Bangladesh (IEB) building in the capital.

At this time, she also mentioned giving special powers to RAJUK if necessary.

Syeda Rizwana Hasan said, "Nature has given people a lot of time to pre...