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A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Dhaka, Bangladesh, and surrounding areas on November 21, 2025, causing significant damage and casualties. At least 10 people were killed and over 100 injured due to collapsing buildings and related incidents. The epicenter was located in Narsingdi, near Dhaka. The quake has raised concerns about the country’s vulnerability to major earthquakes, with experts warning that a larger tremor could be devastating due to inadequate building infrastructure.

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Deadly Earthquake Rocks Dhaka, Raising Fears of Future Catastrophe

Dhaka, Bangladesh – November 22, 2025 – A powerful earthquake struck Dhaka and surrounding regions yesterday, leaving at least 10 dead and over 100 injured. The magnitude 5.7 tremor, which struck at 10:38 a.m. local time, caused buildings to collapse, triggered fires, and sent residents into a panic.

The epicenter of the quake was located approximately 10 kilometers beneath the surface in Narsingdi, a city about 13 kilometers east of Dhaka. Victims were reported in Dhaka, Narsingdi, and Narayanganj. In Dhaka, fatalities included a medical student, a young boy, and a security guard, all killed by falling debris. Dozens of workers in the industrial town of Gazipur were injured as they fled buildings during the quake.

The earthquake also caused structural damage to buildings across the region, with reports of leaning or tilting structures in several areas of Dhaka. Firefighters responded to blazes in Dhaka’s Baridhara area and Munshiganj, though it was not immediately confirmed if they were directly linked to the earthquake.

Experts are now warning that the event serves as a stark reminder of Bangladesh’s vulnerability to major seismic activity. Professor Mehedi Ahmed Ansary of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology stated, “This tremor is an alarm bell for Bangladesh,” adding that a magnitude 6 earthquake could collapse most structures in the country.

The relatively shallow depth of the earthquake and its proximity to Dhaka heightened its impact. Meteorology officials noted that an earthquake of this magnitude so close to the city was unprecedented, and that a longer duration could have led to even more devastating consequences. The disaster underscores the urgent need for improved building codes and earthquake preparedness measures in Bangladesh.

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