A large number of buildings across Bangladesh -- particularly older ones -- were not designed to withstand earthquakes, as they were constructed without fully complying with the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), experts warned.

Many hospitals, fire stations and other critical facilities remain vulnerable, threatening emergency response after a major quake

When a recent earthquake shook Dhaka, Mohammad Mustakim, a resident of Chawkbazar, rushed out of his second-floor apartment and joined his neighbours on the street after the tremor stopped.

A major earthquake could not only cause widespread building collapse in Dhaka but also trigger catastrophic fires through ruptured gas lines, electrical short circuits and other secondary hazards, experts warned.

Residents across large parts of Dhaka face serious risks during a major earthquake, as much of the city stands on hazardous, liquefaction-prone soil, experts have warned.

According to Indian Center for Seismology, the tremor had a 4.1 magnitude.

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.

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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

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