Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday held an emergency meeting on earthquake preparedness, where the country's leading experts, researchers and university professors recommended measures for effectively handling emergencies instead of getting panicked.

They stressed that there is no reason to panic following the recent earthquakes; instead, necessary precautionary steps must be taken.

At the meeting, held in the wake of tremors felt several times last Friday and Saturday, the Chief Adviser urged experts to promptly submit written recommendations outlining what the government should do.

"We do not want to remain idle, nor do we want to take any unscientific steps. Please send us your suggestions in writing quick...