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Earthquake shakes Dhaka, several districts

An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale was felt in Dhaka and several other districts of Bangladesh late Sunday night. The tremor was experienced at around 11:39 pm. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake's epicentre was located in Bhuta

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Earthquake shakes Dhaka, several districts

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Published :
Jun 07, 2026 23:53
Updated :
Jun 08, 2026 00:12

An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale was felt in Dhaka and several other districts of Bangladesh late Sunday night.

The tremor was experienced at around 11:39 pm.

According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake's epicentre was located in Bhutan.

The quake occurred at a depth of approximately 35 kilometres beneath the earth's surface.

No immediate reports of casualties or damage were confirmed.​

 

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Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes parts of Bangladesh

An earthquake has been felt in several parts of Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka, but no damage or casualties have been reported so far. According to the France-based European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck at 9:10pm local time in

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Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes parts of Bangladesh

Published :
Jun 12, 2026 00:06
Updated :
Jun 12, 2026 00:06

An earthquake has been felt in several parts of Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka, but no damage or casualties have been reported so far.

According to the France-based European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck at 9:10pm local time in India (9:40pm in Bangladesh) on Thursday, bdnews24.com reports.

The EMSC said the epicentre was near Silchar in India's Assam state, close to the Bangladesh border, about 92km east of Sylhet.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, the agency said.​

 

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445 earthquake-safe shelters identified in Dhaka: minister

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Published :
Jun 23, 2026 22:53
Updated :
Jun 23, 2026 22:53

The government has designated 445 safe shelters across Dhaka to protect residents in the event of earthquakes and other emergencies, Disaster Management Minister Asadul Habib Dulu has said.

He said a proposal has been sent to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to formally designate the locations as “earthquake-safe shelters”.

Responding to a question from Gopalganj-1 MP Selimuzzaman Molla in parliament on Tuesday, the minister said 256 of the shelters are located in Dhaka South City Corporation and 189 in Dhaka North City Corporation.

Dulu said the government has also taken steps to prepare 100,000 volunteers in Dhaka and surrounding areas to strengthen post-earthquake rescue and emergency response efforts.

The minister added that coordination among the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), the Geological Survey Department and other agencies has been strengthened to improve the monitoring and rapid dissemination of earthquake and tsunami-related information.

“As Bangladesh is located close to regions vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunamis, the government is giving the highest priority to preparedness for such disasters. Different risk-reduction and disaster-resilience initiatives are being implemented,” he said.

He also stressed the importance of complying with the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) to ensure the construction of earthquake-resistant infrastructure.​

 

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Why recent earthquakes near Dhaka should not trigger panic, experts explain

No major fault line has been identified around the capital, though experts warn that regional quakes and vulnerable buildings remain serious risks

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Why recent earthquakes near Dhaka should not trigger panic, experts explain
No major fault line has been identified around the capital, though experts warn that regional quakes and vulnerable buildings remain serious risks

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A magnitude-4 earthquake was felt in Dhaka and nearby districts of the country on Monday (June 22, 2026) night, with its epicentre in Narayanganj’s Rupganj, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The tremor came seven months after a magnitude-5.2 earthquake struck nearby Narsingdi in November last year, renewing concerns over seismic activity around Dhaka.

Experts say there is no cause for undue alarm over the recent earthquakes around Dhaka, as no fault lines capable of producing major tremors have been identified in the area, nor is there any record of large earthquakes originating there. However, experts warn that a major earthquake along the Dauki Fault near Sylhet or in India’s Assam region could have a significant impact on Dhaka.

“The epicentre of Monday’s earthquake was quite close to that of the earthquake felt in November last year. Tectonic plates are constantly moving. The increased seismic activity in these areas is a result of that movement. There is nothing unusual about it,” Rubaiyat Kabir, acting officer at the Earthquake Observation and Research Centre of BMD, told The Daily Star.

Asked why earthquakes are occurring within Bangladesh, particularly around Dhaka, he said the Indian Plate is exerting pressure on the Eurasian Plate beneath the Himalayas to the north of Bangladesh. “These are two major tectonic plates, which is why the region is prone to earthquakes,” he said.

“In addition, the comparatively smaller Burma Plate is also exerting pressure on Bangladesh's landmass. That is why minor earthquakes are occurring in and around the country,” he added.

Regarding the risk of a major earthquake, he said, "If we consider an area within a 50-100 km radius of Dhaka, there is no historical record of a major earthquake originating there. Large earthquakes require large fault lines, and there is no evidence of any such major fault line in this region. Considering all these factors, there is no indication of a significant earthquake risk originating from this area."

A 5.7‑magnitude earthquake jolted Dhaka and nearby districts on November 21, 2025, damaging buildings and sending panicked residents rushing into the streets. Photo: Star

“Earthquakes measuring between magnitude 4 and 5 have occurred in these areas from time to time. The tremor that occurred on Monday was quite normal,” he added.

Professor Mehedi Ahmed Ansary of the Department of Civil Engineering at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) said over the past two years, around eight to 10 earthquakes have occurred with epicentres near Dhaka, including in places such as Narsingdi. However, there are no major fault lines in Dhaka itself. The tremors occurring around the capital are mainly linked to local fault lines.

He said although there are no major fault lines in and around Dhaka, there remains a risk of significant danger from major fault lines located in other parts of Bangladesh or in neighbouring countries.

He said due to its geographical location, Bangladesh lies in a region where a major earthquake could strike at any time. “Geological analyses indicate that the country has a recurrence cycle, or 'return period', for magnitude-8 earthquakes, which typically occurs every 300 to 350 years. Based on that estimate, a magnitude-8 earthquake may not be imminent. However, the real concern is that an earthquake measuring 7.0 to 7.5 on the Richter scale could occur at any time.”

Citing historical examples, he said major earthquakes have struck the region before, including a magnitude-7.5 quake in Assam’s Cachar in 1869, a magnitude-7.6 quake in Sreemangal in 1918, and a magnitude-7.1 quake in Assam’s Dhubri in 1930.

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“Based on a recurrence cycle of roughly 150 to 200 years, a magnitude-7 earthquake in this region could occur at any time,” he said.

Referring to a survey conducted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) and the Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP), he said if a magnitude-7 earthquake strikes Dhaka, around 72,000 buildings could collapse. The city has approximately 21 lakh habitable structures. Of these, about 15 lakh structures are small buildings or tin-shed houses, where the risk of mass casualties from collapse is comparatively lower.

“The main concern lies with the remaining six lakh multi-storey buildings. Our preliminary assessment suggests that at least 40 percent of these structures are in a vulnerable condition,” he added.

He said in Bangladesh, earthquake preparedness is often understood by the government as increasing the capacity of the fire service or purchasing rescue equipment. But the real preparedness should begin with building construction.

“There is a well-known saying in engineering: earthquakes do not kill people; weak buildings do. Therefore, if we want to save lives, there is no alternative to ensuring that buildings are constructed properly and that older structures are strengthened through retrofitting,” he added.​