Dhaka, March 30 -- The Institute for Planning and Development (IPD) has stated that most of the major, medium, and small cities, including Dhaka and Chittagong, are completely unprepared to handle the consequences of an earthquake disaster.

In a press release sent to the media, the IPD emphasized that the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on Friday (March 28) and its impact on surrounding countries and regions has once again highlighted the lack of earthquake preparedness in Bangladesh's cities, along with the tendency to ignore building codes, master plans, and land use zoning in construction practices.

The IPD noted that several small earthquakes in different parts of Bangladesh in recent years have indicated the possible occ...