Quake's epicentre was Narsingdi, say Met office, USGS

Initiatives are underway to assess the full damage, and updated information will follow, the ministry says

Following yesterday's earthquake, Rajuk announces a citywide drive to identify risky Dhaka buildings and take action

No recent quake has been felt as strongly in Dhaka and its surrounding areas as yesterday’s tremor. The shallow 5.7 magnitude earthquake, with its epicentre in Madhabdi just around 13km from the capital’s Agargaon, forced residents onto the streets, fearing aftershocks.

Family moved to Armanitola to support Rafiul’s ambitions; earthquake changed everything

Victims include two children; hospitals overwhelmed as tremor causes mass panic

Residents from Dhaka to Narsingdi recount the moment the ground shook beneath their feet

Condition of an injured at DMCH is critical, police say

2 others injured

Police have cordoned off the area

Fire Service rushed to multiple sites after reports of buildings tilting, falling debris

Recorded at 10:38am

Millions unprepared as unplanned urbanisation leaves Dhaka most exposed to catastrophic losses

7.3-magnitude tremor originated in Myanmar; creates panic in Bangkok

Although extremely unpredictable, earthquakes are a reality we must be prepared for.

Two earthquakes with epicentres very close to Dhaka jolted the capital in a span of just 11 days, raising concerns among leading experts about more quakes and the country’s preparedness.

Among the list of inevitable incidents, natural disaster holds the top list. That being said, Dhaka, one of the world's most densely populated cities, has been ranked in the top 20 cities most vulnerable to earthquakes. In addition to the current level of unplanned urbanisation along with the non-adherence to the National Building Code, Dhaka is a ticking bomb in the wake of an earthquake. In times like these, as responsible individuals, it is our responsibility to know what to do before, during and after these disasters.

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Dhaka and some other parts of the country this afternoon.

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake shook the capital and some other parts of the country yesterday.