I fear what would be the consequences of any such disaster in our country. Experts fear that most of the buildings in major cities, including Dhaka, might not be able to withstand a major earthquake. Geologists have for long been warning that Bangladesh could be rocked by a major earthquake any time. One of the most densely populated countries in the world with 130 million people in an area of 54,000 square miles, two-thirds of Bangladesh, including the capital, runs the risk of being severely jolted, they have warned. Experts say the Indian experience should teach Bangladeshis to be conscious and prepare themselves to meet such disasters.
Indications are there of a major tremor in Bangladesh since long.
There is no benefit of getting nervous. People should be cautious and get readied to face the aftermath. Monwar conceded that there is no scientific method yet of predicting an earthquake. Though based on these signal you can't tell the time, place and gravity of a tremor, you can guess a disaster is coming. Analysis of pre-quake information across the world suggests that every site of a devastating earthquake experienced minor tremors before that.