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Aftershocks Rattle Bangladesh as Dhaka Quake Death Toll Reaches 10

The day after a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Dhaka, Bangladesh confirmed 10 fatalities and several hundred injuries. A smaller magnitude 3.3 aftershock hit Ashulia the next morning, deepening fears as cracked homes and panic were reported. The government has activated its emergency operation centre to coordinate relief efforts, while seismologists warn that aftershocks are expected and the country remains vulnerable.

07:56 PM, 11/22/2025Society
Aftershocks Rattle Bangladesh as Dhaka Quake Death Toll Reaches 10

A day after a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Dhaka, Bangladesh, authorities confirmed that the death toll has risen to 10 and several hundred people were injured. A smaller magnitude 3.3 aftershock was recorded the following morning in Ashulia, just north of the capital, adding to local fears and causing further damage to vulnerable buildings.

Casualties and immediate impact
Disaster management official Ishtiaqe Ahmed said the confirmed number of fatalities had reached 10 and that a few hundred people sustained injuries. The initial quake was widely felt across Dhaka and neighbouring districts, triggering panic and structural damage in many neighbourhoods.

Aftershock details
Omar Faruq of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department reported the 3.3-magnitude jolt occurred at 10:36 a.m. local time (04:36 GMT) with its epicentre in Ashulia. While much smaller than the previous day's quake, aftershocks are common and can cause additional damage to already weakened structures.

Voices from the ground
Local resident Shahnaj Parvin, who lives near Friday’s epicentre, said dozens of houses in her area developed cracks. “I don’t feel safe yet, as there was another jolt this morning in Ashulia. Maybe we are next,” she said. Parvin recalled being startled while hanging her children’s clothes when the initial tremor struck.

Another resident, Shadman Sakif Islam, described the first quake as starting with “small ripples” in his coffee before turning into a violent, 10–15 second shake that left him disoriented. A reporter on the scene characterized the event as one of the strongest earthquakes in the area’s recent memory, saying the city was gripped by panic as buildings swayed.

Government response and safety advice
The government activated the national emergency operation centre to assess damage and coordinate relief and rescue efforts. Officials urge residents to avoid entering severely cracked or unstable buildings, check on neighbours—especially the elderly and disabled—and follow official channels for updates and assistance.

Seismic risk
Rubayet Kabir of the Meteorological Department’s Earthquake Observation and Research Centre warned that Bangladesh’s geography makes large parts of the country vulnerable to seismic activity. “Some small tremors are expected after any major earthquake,” he said, adding that while there has not been a massive quake in the region for more than a century, the risk remains and preparedness is essential.

Authorities continue damage assessments and rescue operations. Residents are being advised to stay alert for further aftershocks and to follow local emergency guidance.

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