A 5.5-5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday morning, shaking Dhaka and several regions. At least six people have been confirmed dead, dozens injured, and buildings damaged.
The tremor, which occurred at 10:38 a.m. local time on November 21, 2025, had its epicenter in Ghorashal, Narsingdi district, about 25–33 km from Dhaka. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake at a shallow depth of 10 km, making its impact more severe.
Key Updates
- Casualties: Initial reports confirmed three deaths, but later updates raised the toll to six, with several others injured in Dhaka and surrounding districts.
- Damage: Cracks appeared in multiple buildings, including student dormitories at Jahangirnagar University (JU). In Dhaka’s Armanitola, Khilgaon, Baridhara, and Gazaria areas, walls and railings collapsed, injuring residents.
- Narsingdi Incident: A boy was killed after being crushed under a collapsed wall, while his father remains in ICU.
- Public Reaction: Panic spread across Dhaka as residents rushed into the streets. AFP reporters described people weeping and shocked by the sudden tremors.
- Cricket Halted: The Bangladesh vs Ireland 2nd Test in Dhaka was briefly stopped as players, umpires, and spectators evacuated the field during the quake. Play later resumed.
- Weather Outlook: The Bangladesh Meteorological Department noted a possible low-pressure system forming in the Bay of Bengal, but overall dry weather is expected nationwide.
Context
The quake rekindled fears of Bangladesh’s vulnerability to seismic activity, especially in densely populated urban areas. With 170 million people, shallow quakes near Dhaka pose significant risks to life and infrastructure.
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