A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 21, 2025, causing casualties and significant disruption. The seismic event was strongly felt in the capital and its surrounding regions, with tremors also reported in northeastern India, including the city of Kolkata. This event highlights the ongoing seismic vulnerability of the region.
The earthquake's impact was immediate and tragic, resulting in multiple fatalities, including an infant, primarily due to structural collapses. The seismic activity also caused widespread disruption, temporarily halting an international cricket Test match between Bangladesh and Ireland as players and spectators evacuated the stadium. These incidents underscore the direct human and social cost of such natural disasters.
Bangladesh is located in a seismically active zone due to the complex convergence of the Indian Plate with the Eurasian and Burma Plates. This tectonic setting makes the country prone to frequent earthquakes, which often cause damage despite typically moderate magnitudes. The event has drawn recent news attention for its lethal consequences and the wide area affected, reminding both national and international audiences of the persistent geological risks in South Asia.
Latest related news
- Three killed after 5.7 magnitude quake in Bangladesh, police says - Reuters 2025-11-21 14:54 · Reuters
- Bangladesh Hit by 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake, Tremors Felt in Kolkata - Patrika News 2025-11-21 14:51 · Patrika News
- Bangladesh earthquake: Infant dies as wall collapses in Narsingdi - bdnews24.com 2025-11-21 14:48 · bdnews24.com
- Earthquake Shakes Kolkata And Northeast India After Major Jolt Near Dhaka - TimelineDaily 2025-11-21 14:42 · TimelineDaily
- Bangladesh earthquake temporarily halts BAN vs IRE 2nd Test; Ireland players come out on ground - Watch viral video - livemint.com 2025-11-21 14:40 · livemint.com
- 5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Bangladesh, India - samaa tv 2025-11-21 14:38 · samaa tv
- RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat Emphasises Social Harmony, Civilisational Unity, And Long-Term Peace - NewsX 2025-11-21 14:38 · NewsX
- 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh, Tremors Felt in Kolkata and Eastern India - BizzBuzz 2025-11-21 14:32 · BizzBuzz
- Earthquake In Bangladesh Triggers Tremors Across Kolkata, Northeast India - News18 2025-11-21 14:30 · News18
- Delhi Pollution: Outdoor Activities Banned In Schools Amid Worsening Air Quality - NewsX 2025-11-21 14:28 · NewsX