Celebrities share terrifying experiences as 5.7 tremor jolts Bangladesh

At 10:38 am today (Friday), a 5.7-magnitude earthquake was felt in Dhaka and several other parts of the country. The sudden tremor sent many people rushing out of their homes and offices in fear.

The quake left people across the country panicked, and many shared their frightening experiences on social media. Celebrities from the entertainment industry were among them.

Popular singer Imran Mahmudul wrote on his Facebook page, "Allah, this is the strongest earthquake I've ever felt in my life. May Allah protect us all."

Actress Ashna Habib Bhabna shared, "May Allah save us all, never felt this type of earthquake before!"

Actor and director Kochi Khondokar wrote, "I was in a deep sleep when the earthquake woke me up. I've heard about how terrifying earthquakes can be, but today I truly felt it. Let us stand by one another—let humanity rise."

Another actor Abdun Noor Sajal, wrote, "What was that? An earthquake! May Allah protect everyone."

Renowned actor Rawnak Hasan wrote, "Oh, what a jolt! Was that an earthquake? Is everyone alright?"

Actor Rashed Mamun Apu wrote that Dhaka narrowly escaped disaster this time. "I was at home alone. The younger one (my little boy) was at his drawing class nearby, and the elder one (my older son) was sitting for an exam at school. I was sitting on the floor when suddenly it felt as though everything around me was collapsing. A strong upward jolt—the glass fittings and objects around me were rattling loudly. At one point I felt I might never see my children again. I ran down six flights of stairs and dashed towards the younger one's school. Alhamdulillah, they are all safe."

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Jamil Hossain wrote, "Such a massive earthquake! Allah, have mercy." Actress Samanta Parvez wrote, "Yet people still do not fear Allah, nor do they heed His warnings. The epicentre of the quake was in Ghorashal, Narsingdi—my area."

The popular band Shironamhin posted on their official Facebook page, "A strong earthquake. May Allah protect us all. Without His mercy, it wouldn't take long for Dhaka to crumble to the ground."

Kuddus Boyati took to his social media, "This is the strongest tremor I've ever felt."

Sharing his experience, popular actor Faruque Ahmed said, "I live on the 5th floor of a 14-storey building. I had just finished breakfast when suddenly everything started shaking violently. The entire building was swaying. Through the window I saw the building next to ours rocking like a swing. People were screaming. We stood under a doorway beam. It felt as though the whole building was about to collapse. I've felt earthquakes many times in my life—but never one this strong. Stay safe, everyone."

Actress Barsha wrote, "Alhamdulillah, Allah's mercy saved us. Another 5–6 seconds and who knows what might have happened! One day, on some Friday like this, a tremor like this will destroy everything. In Surah Zalzalah, Allah has described the horror of that day. Those who felt the quake from tall buildings felt it very clearly. That day is near—it will certainly come. Perhaps on some Friday just like this one."