, March 29 -- In the wake of a powerful earthquake that has caused widespread devastation in Myanmar, the Fire Service and Civil Defence Directorate has issued a warning for potential tremors in Bangladesh.

It has urged public and relevant stakeholders to take precautionary measures to reduce the impact of possible earthquakes, said a press release of Fire Service and Civil Defence .

Key measures recommended include:

Construction of Earthquake-Resistant Buildings: Adherence to the Bangladesh National Building Code (2020) for constructing earthquake-resistant structures.

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