earthquake in Bangladesh
Another earthquake jolts Dhaka, Narsingdi
Epicentre of 3.6 magnitude tremor was in Ghorashal of Narsingdi
27 November 2025, 10:58 AM
16 months on, quake safety assessment facility awaits nod for launch
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.
23 November 2025, 18:35 PM
Take immediate action to prepare for earthquakes
Shaken by three quakes in 32 hours, experts at a Star roundtable urged swift, coordinated government action to minimise casualties and damage
23 November 2025, 18:34 PM
3 medical colleges in Dhaka suspend academic activities amid quake fear
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University suspends classes until Dec 6
23 November 2025, 15:45 PM
Tremors stopped, but fear remains
Waves of panic reveal a deeper crisis
23 November 2025, 13:16 PM
DU closed for 2 weeks to assess tremor risks
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.
22 November 2025, 22:20 PM
Experts flag growing underground stress
Three earthquakes hit near Dhaka in just 32 hours, raising concern as seismologists warn they could be foreshocks of a much stronger one.
22 November 2025, 18:17 PM
6 DU students injured in quake panic
A 3.7-magnitude earthquake sparks chaos across Dhaka University halls
22 November 2025, 13:56 PM
Post-earthquake reflections of public university students
The condition of public university halls is poor, with their structural safety often in doubt
22 November 2025, 10:36 AM
Strong quake leaves trail of cracked buildings, roads in Narsingdi
Geology experts collecting soil samples for lab test
22 November 2025, 10:30 AM
Magnitude 4 quake jolts Sylhet
An earthquake registering magnitude four on the Richter scale jolted Sylhet and its adjoining areas around 12:20pm yesterday.
21 September 2025, 19:37 PM
5.9 magnitude earthquake jolts six countries
A 5.9 earthquake shook Dhaka and some parts of Bangladesh yesterday afternoon, according to USGS.
14 September 2025, 18:39 PM
Bangladesh at high earthquake risk, fire service issues alert
Dhaka, Ctg, Sylhet, Mymensingh most vulnerable regions, it says
29 March 2025, 09:44 AM
Moderate quake jolts parts of country
A moderate earthquake, measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale, shook parts of Bangladesh at 10:32am yesterday.
3 January 2025, 20:06 PM
Is Bangladesh prepared for a major earthquake?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale rattled Bangladesh on the evening of May 29, sending tremors through major cities.
30 May 2024, 10:30 AM
Earthquake jolts Dhaka, Ctg, Sylhet
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted Dhaka, Sylhet, Chattogram and some other parts of the country this evening.
29 May 2024, 13:34 PM
What does another tremor signify?
We must enforce pre-emptive safety measures given the current threat level
4 October 2023, 07:17 AM
Is Bangladesh prepared to face the wrath of an earthquake?
Dhaka has been marked as one of the 20 cities most vulnerable to earthquakes in the world.
5 May 2023, 08:36 AM
Light earthquake jolts Sylhet
A light tremor jolts Sylhet and its adjoining areas. The 4.1 magnitude earthquake was felt around 1:10pm.
27 January 2020, 08:49 AM
5.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Northeastern Bangladesh
An earthquake of 5.4-magnitude on the Richter scale shakes Northeastern parts of the country including Sylhet.
11 November 2018, 04:16 AM