, Nov. 23 -- Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday urged people to stay aware of basic safety measures during earthquakes, saying he was not aware of any country that can issue advance predictions about quakes.

"Some nations use mobile applications capable of issuing warnings about 10 seconds before a tremor. We are exploring whether such an early-warning mobile app can be introduced in our country as well," he said responding to a question over the recent earthquakes and public concern.

No unrest following verdict against Hasina: Home Adviser

He was talking to reporters after a meeting of the core committee on law-and-order at the ministry.

The home adviser said there is a significant shortage of open spaces...