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The Seismic Inequality: How Western Systems Fail Bangladesh's Earthquake Preparedness

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Bangladesh, revealing unforeseen seismic risks near Dhaka that could cause catastrophic damage to its dense population. This tragedy exposes how Western-dominated global systems prioritize profit over people, leaving Global South nations vulnerable while paying lip service to disaster preparedness.