At least five people, including a child, have been killed and more than 450 others injured after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, triggering panic and causing structural damage in several areas.
🚨🇧🇩 BREAKING: BANGLADESH ROCKED BY 6.0 EARTHQUAKE
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Bangladesh early Friday, shaking the densely populated region around Dhaka.
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The epicentre of the quake was located near Narsingdi district, approximately 30 kilometres from the capital, Dhaka. Strong tremors were felt across the city, forcing residents to flee buildings as structures shook and makeshift constructions collapsed. At Dhaka University, at least 10 students were injured in a stampede as they attempted to evacuate.
Deputy Police Commissioner Mallik Ahsan Uddin Sami confirmed that three fatalities occurred in Dhaka’s Armanitola area after debris and a railing fell from a five-storey building. According to the Department of Disaster Management, 461 people have been reported injured nationwide, with 252 cases recorded in Gazipur district alone.
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Bangladesh’s Environmental Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan described the quake as the strongest experienced in the last five years. Officials stated that their immediate priority is assessing casualties and structural damage, while large-scale rescue operations have not yet been deemed necessary.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of fear and confusion as buildings shook violently, with many residents gathering on streets and open areas. Tremors were also felt in eastern Indian states bordering Bangladesh, though no significant damage was reported there.
The earthquake briefly disrupted Ireland’s second cricket test match in Bangladesh, with play halted for precautionary measures before resuming shortly afterwards.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as aftershocks remain a possibility and further assessments are underway.
