It says the ‘discriminatory and unacceptable’ time constraint will embolden anti-cultural forces
The appeal comes a day after a high-rise collapsed at Savar killing over 180.
She said buildings constructed over water bodies were vulnerable and hazardous and would collapse easily.
“Those who make buildings filling up ponds or canals should be aware of the strength of the soil,” Hasina said.
She said both the collapsed Rana Plaza and Spectrum Garments -- another building which collapsed in the same area killing at least 85 people in 2005 -- were standing over what was once a canal.