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geological structures, tectonic plate boundaries, and known and unknown faults, including the Madhupur and Dauki faults, and conducting surveys of active and undiscovered faults. They also called for updating the National Earthquake Risk Map.

Other recommendations included enhancing the capabilities of the Bangladesh Geological Survey Department as the lead agency and designating BGSD as the national authority for earthquake data collection and dissemination, with necessary support for equipment and infrastructure, similar to responsible agencies in other countries.

They also recommended preparing earthquake vulnerability and zoning maps based on subsurface structures, conducting detailed microzonation in Dhaka and nearby areas with geologists’ active participation, and forming a coordinated task force of experts and organisations for monitoring, coordination, and evaluation of earthquake-related activities.