Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor on Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Monday directed RAJUK and the City Corporation to be strict if it is necessary in assessing the risk of buildings in the capital.
She made it clear that in the interest of public safety, the risk assessment work cannot be obstructed by citing private property.
He made these remarks at a seminar and exchange of views titled 'Preparation and Actions to Reduce Earthquake Risk' organized by the Rajdhani Unnayan Kartik (RAJUK) at the Ramna Engineers Institution Bangladesh (IEB) building in the capital.
At this time, she also mentioned giving special powers to RAJUK if necessary.
Syeda Rizwana Hasan said, "Nature has given people a lot of time to prepare. Although earthquakes have been felt repeatedly for the past few years, people have never felt fear like this before. To allay this public panic, the administration must go to the doorsteps of the people, assess the risk and take action accordingly."
Identifying chemical warehouses in Old Dhaka as one of the biggest risks, the advisor said that almost every house there has a hazardous chemical factory. Stating that the safety of human life is much more important than the consent of businessmen, he urged the relocation of these warehouses permanently and as soon as possible.
Identifying the warehouses as one of the biggest risks, the advisor said that there are chemical factories there. He stressed the need to permanently and quickly shift these warehouses, noting that the father is much more imperfect in people's lives than the businessmen's consensus.
Regarding the ability to cope with disasters, the advisor expressed optimism and said that just as the Bengali nation has recovered from major floods, it will also be able to overcome the earthquake disaster with collective efforts.
In addition, she believed that the major danger has apparently passed since the magnitude of the aftershocks after the recent 5.7 magnitude earthquake was low. Nevertheless, Syeda Rizwana Hasan advised everyone to be alert and prepared.
The advisor has urged the countrymen not to panic and to be prepared to the maximum extent, noting that the recent earthquakes are sending a message of major damage. She believes that it is necessary to start working in full swing now, taking nature's warning into account.
Housing and Public Works Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan attended the event as the chief guest presided over by RAJUK Chairman Md Riazul Islam while RAJUK Executive Engineer Khandaker Md Wahid Sadiq presented the keynote presentation.
