Powerful Earthquake Jolts Nation, Residents Flee Homes

A strong earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale shook Bangladesh this morning (21 November), as reported by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

Residents in Dhaka and numerous other regions reported rushing out of their homes as the ground shook violently for several seconds. While the exact magnitude is yet to be confirmed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), early reports indicate that the event was strong enough to cause minor structural damage, with preliminary reports of small cracks appearing in some buildings across multiple areas.

Authorities are monitoring the situation and assessing the full extent of the impact following the significant seismic activity.