🌍 Earthquakes in Bangladesh: Risks, History, Causes, and How to Stay Prepared

Earthquakes are one of the most unpredictable natural disasters in the world — and Bangladesh is no exception. Although Bangladesh is better known for cyclones and floods, scientists warn that the country lies in a high seismic risk zone. In the past decade, several tremors have shaken Sylhet, Chattogram, and Dhaka, raising concerns about the country’s preparedness.

This long-form blog explores the causes, historical events, risk zones, scientific warnings, and safety measures related to earthquakes in Bangladesh.

Geological Background: Why Earthquakes Occur in Bangladesh

Bangladesh sits at a meeting point of three major tectonic plates:

1. Indian Plate
2. Eurasian Plate
3. Burmese (Myanmar) Plate

These plates constantly push against each other. When underground pressure becomes too great, the earth releases it suddenly — causing an earthquake.

🔸 Major Fault Lines Near Bangladesh

Experts have identified several dangerous fault lines around and inside Bangladesh:

1. Dauki Fault (Sylhet Region)
2. Plate Boundary Fault (Myanmar and Chattogram region)
3. Madhupur Fault (Near Dhaka)
4. Tripura Fault (Chattogram & Hill Tracts)

Because of these geological faults, Bangladesh can experience earthquakes either from local sources or from nearby countries like India and Myanmar.