Bangladesh’s window for earthquake preparedness is rapidly closing.

The earthquake of November 21 once again exposed the serious weaknesses in Bangladesh's built environment. At least 10 people lost their lives, including in Dhaka, where many buildings tilted dangerously, developed cracks, and some of their parts collapsed.

Friday's tremor laid bare not only the vulnerability of these structures but also the failure of authorities to act despite repeated warnings.

Experts urge Dhaka residents to manage earthquake anxiety by keeping routines steady, relying on supportive relationships

Dhaka and Bangladesh's other densely populated cities stand exposed to alarming seismic hazards—an uncomfortable truth underscored by the magnitude 5.7 earthquake that rattled the nation on November 21, 2025.

Quake resilience of buildings must be ensured

A project to construct and equip an institute to assess the seismic vulnerabilities of Dhaka’s buildings ended 16 months ago, but the Rajuk renewed preparations for its launch only after three earthquakes shook the country in just 32 hours.

Shaken by three quakes in 32 hours, experts at a Star roundtable urged swift, coordinated government action to minimise casualties and damage

Bangladesh presently has only a limited seismic monitoring network rather than a comprehensive nationwide system.

Experts said at least 70 percent of the port city's multi-storey buildings are at risk of collapse in the event of a major earthquake of magnitude 7 or higher.

As the country experienced its third earthquake since Friday morning, the authorities yesterday decided to close Dhaka University for two weeks to assess tremor risks and carry out necessary renovations of residential halls.

Three earthquakes hit near Dhaka in just 32 hours, raising concern as seismologists warn they could be foreshocks of a much stronger one.

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

The mistake occurred due to an analysis error, met office says

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.

Police have cordoned off the area

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

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Technology has made it easier than ever to track earthquakes in real time, thanks to a variety of earthquake tracker apps available on both iOS and Android platforms.