8 quakes in 21 months sparks questions about Bangladesh's seismic safety

As an earthquake-prone country, Bangladesh has faced seismic risk for a long time. Every year, multiple earthquakes occur in Bangladesh and its neighbouring countries, with tremors felt across different parts of the country, including Dhaka. However, in recent times, the number of earthquakes originating within Bangladesh itself has increased significantly. The magnitude 4 earthquake felt in the country on Sunday, 21 September, was experienced not only in Sylhet but also in surrounding areas. Although there were no casualties, residents of Sylhet were left terrified by the event. Nevertheless, experts believe these light and minor tremors may serve as indicators of a major earthquake to come. According to data from the Earthquake Monitoring Centre of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, 126 earthquakes...