Revealing that only 10 per cent buildings are constructed following the National Building Code in the country, renowned urban planner Prof Dr Jamilur Reza Choudhury said on Wednesday there will be catastrophic disaster if a powerful earthquake hits Bangladesh, report agencies.
He made the observation while speaking as the chief guest at an orientation workshop on 'Incorporating Earthquake Resilient Feature in Engineering and Technological University Curriculum' at the University Grants Commission (UGC) auditorium.
Shabel Firuz, Country Director of Islamic Relief in Bangladesh, was the special guest at the programme with UGC Chairman (In-charge) Prof Dr Atful Hye Shibly in the chair.
Prof Dr Mehedi Ahmed Ansary of Buet presented the keynote paper at the workshop while UGC Secretary Dr Md Khaled gave the welcome address.
UGC members Prof Dr M Muhibur Rahman, Prof Dr Mohammad Mohabbat Khan, Prof Dr Abul Hashem and Prof Dr Md Akhter Hossain, teachers of different engineering and technological universities, including Buet, Ruet, Kuet and Cuet, and representatives from National Alliance for Risk Reduction and Response Initiatives (NARRI) attended the seminar.
Prof Jamilur Reza Choudhury, Vice-Chancellor of University of Asia Pacific said the number of multi-storied buildings is increasing day by day in the country due to rapid urbanization. The house owners don't consult the concerned experts, he added.
Side by side, the engineers don't concentrate on earthquake resilient feature with regard to designing building. So, incorporating earthquake resilient feature in the course curricula of concerned disciplines of engineering and technological universities is the demand of the day, he observed.
Only 10pc bldgs follow nat\\\'l building code: Jamilur Reza
FE Team | Published: September 25, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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