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Bangladesh Earthquake Leaves City in Chaos—Tremors Rock Kolkata!

Key Facts:

  • A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Bangladesh, killing at least six people.

  • The epicentre was near Narsingdi district, just 25 km from Dhaka.

  • Dozens injured due to panic and collapsing buildings; residents rushed outdoors in fear.

  • Tremors were felt across Kolkata, West Bengal, and Assam’s Guwahati.

  • Social media buzz described intense panic, even from brief shaking.

  • The central region of Bangladesh is usually less earthquake-prone than the north and southeast.

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Early Friday morning, chaos erupted in central Bangladesh as a powerful 5.7 magnitude earthquake rocked communities near Dhaka, leaving at least six people dead and dozens more injured. The tremor, which hit just after 10 am with its epicentre in Narsingdi district just outside the capital, caused buildings to sway wildly and roofs and walls to collapse. Panic gripped the region as terrified residents poured out of their homes, offices, and high-rises, crowding open spaces to stay safe from potential aftershocks. Deaths were reported as falling debris and railings crushed people caught in the quake’s frenzy. Not only did Bangladesh feel the tremors, but strong jolts rattled Kolkata and nearby states—triggering social media alarm and sending city dwellers running onto the streets. Earthquakes are rare for the central region, usually striking the north and southeast, making Friday’s disaster an unexpected shock for thousands. The tragedy highlighted both the unpredictability of nature and the resilience of communities acting swiftly in moments of danger.


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