A t least five people have been killed, including one child, and more than 450 injured after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Bangladesh. The epicentre of the earthquake was close to the Narsingdi district, about 30 kilometres (18.6 miles) from the capital, Dhaka.

A significant earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, causing considerable destruction and resulting in substantial loss of life and property.

It was a Friday morning. The clock showed 10:38 AM. Since it was the weekly holiday, many working people were still asleep.

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Dhaka and surrounding areas in Bangladesh, resulting in at least 10 deaths and over a hundred injuries. The quake caused building damage and fires, raising concerns about future seismic activity in the region.

DHAKA, Nov 21 – At least five people, including a child, were killed and around 100 injured when a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, the government said, with buildings damaged in many areas including the densely populated capital Dhaka.

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck central Bangladesh on Friday, killing at least seven people and injuring many others. The quake occurred around 10:38 a.m. local time, with the epicenter being about 17 miles northeast of the capital city of Dhaka. Buildings were damaged during the shaking, with bricks and debris falling into the city streets.

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake near Narsingdi, Bangladesh, caused strong tremors in West Bengal, India, on Friday morning. The quake, originating 27 km east of Tungi.

A Bangladesh expert says there was "no major casualty" to the apparel sector after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Dhaka.