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Bangladesh Earthquake: Death Toll Rises After Shaking

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Earthquakes strike Bangladesh Following Deadly Initial Tremor

What Happened: The Earthquake sequence

Two minor tremors hit Bangladesh on Saturday (November 22, 2025), a day after a powerful ‍earthquake struck outside the capital Dhaka and killed ⁣at least 10 ⁤people.

A 3.3-magnitude‍ jolt was recorded in Narshingdi district, East of Dhaka, in ⁣the morning, followed by a⁤ 4.3-magnitude quake that struck the capital around 6:00 p.m. (1200 GMT), according to the bangladesh meteorological Department.

Dhaka resident Tasnuba Sharmin Sharna, 32, said her children started screaming as the furniture in their apartment began shaking.⁢ “We are praying to God for mercy,” Ms. Sharna told AFP.

Friday’s (November 21, 2025) deadly earthquake was⁢ felt in Dhaka and neighbouring districts causing widespread destruction.