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Summary:

A powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck outside Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Friday, November 21, 2025, resulting in at least 10 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The earthquake caused widespread destruction, with cracks appearing in numerous homes. The following day, Saturday, November 22, 2025, two minor tremors were recorded in Bangladesh, adding to the fear and anxiety of residents. The government has activated emergency operations and is assessing damage and coordinating relief efforts. Experts note that Bangladesh’s geography makes it prone to earthquakes and warn of the potential for a future major earthquake.

News Article:

After Deadly Quake, Bangladesh Shaken by Aftershocks

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Bangladesh is on edge after a deadly earthquake and subsequent aftershocks rattled the nation. On Friday, November 21, 2025, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck outside the capital, Dhaka, killing at least 10 people and injuring hundreds. Widespread damage, including cracks in numerous homes, has been reported.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department reported two minor tremors on Saturday, November 22, 2025. A 3.3-magnitude jolt was felt in Narshingdi district, east of Dhaka, in the morning, followed by a 4.3-magnitude quake that shook the capital around 6:00 p.m. local time.

“We are praying to God for mercy,” Dhaka resident Tasnuba Sharmin Sharna told AFP, describing the fear her children experienced as furniture shook in their apartment.

While there were no immediate reports of new casualties from the aftershocks, they have amplified the anxiety among residents, many of whom are still reeling from Friday’s devastation.

“I don’t feel safe yet, as there was another jolt this morning,” said Shahnaj Parvin, who lives near the epicenter of Friday’s quake. She described the damage to her home, including broken glassware, and the fear she felt during the initial tremor.

The government has activated its emergency operation center to assess the full extent of the damage and coordinate relief and rescue operations.

Rubayet Kabir of the Meteorological Department’s Earthquake Observation and Research Center, cited the country’s geography as a reason for the frequency of earthquakes in Bangladesh. He cautioned that while major earthquakes have been absent for over a century, Bangladesh remains vulnerable. He said that small tremors are expected after any major earthquake

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