DOT Desk: Preparation for earthquakes holds greater significance than post-earthquake rescue operations, stated Prof Dr Syed Humayun Akhter, vice chancellor of Bangladesh Open University (BOU), Dhaka Tribune.
He made these remarks during a seminar titled “Resilience Talk: Earthquake Risk in Bangladesh: Awareness and Preparedness,” organized by Gender Responsive Resilience and Intersectionality in Policy and Practice (GRRIPP) South Asia at Dhaka University on yesterday, says a press release.
During his speech, Prof Dr Syed Humayun Akhter highlighted the importance of earthquake drills in raising awareness about disaster preparedness.