Dhaka, April 24 -- Engineers and urban experts have raised alarms over Bangladesh's increasing vulnerability to earthquakes, noting that over 100 tremors were recorded in and around the country in the first four months of 2026 alone.

Speaking at a seminar titled "Earthquake: Bangladesh Perspective" at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on Friday, professionals identified a severe lack of scientific research and bureaucratic bottlenecks as the primary hurdles in tackling potential disasters.

The event was organised by the Progressive Engineers, Planners, and Architects Society.

In a written statement, Engineer Mosharraf Hossain highlighted that 15 to 20 of the 100 tremors recorded this year were felt by the public.

He noted that the panic...