Deadly Earthquake in Central Bangladesh Exposes Regional Risks and Global Oversight

On a seemingly ordinary Friday morning, a sudden 5.5 magnitude earthquake rattled central Bangladesh near its capital, Dhaka, tragically killing at least six people and injuring dozens more. Though the epicenter was just 16 miles from Dhaka’s densely populated urban areas, the devastation struck a region considered less seismically active, exposing a dangerous blind spot in both local preparedness and international attention. Why Was Central Bangladesh Unprepared for This Tragedy? The official U.S. Geological Survey data highlighted that while northern and southeastern Bangladesh lie along fault lines between the India and Eurasia plates—zones known for seismic activity—the central region has...