At least five people, including a child, were killed and more than 100 injured after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Bangladesh on Friday, damaging buildings in the capital Dhaka, authorities said.
The earthquake, recorded at a shallow depth of 10km in the Ghorashal area of Narsingdi district, about 25km from Dhaka, was caused by reverse faulting within the Indian Plate, according to the US Geological Survey.
Three pedestrians died in Dhaka when building railings fell on them, police said. Two victims died at the scene, while a third succumbed to injuries in hospital. The circumstances of the other two deaths were not immediately clear.
The ongoing test cricket match between Bangladesh and Ireland was briefly halted after tremors shook the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. Cricket Ireland confirmed the stoppage on social media.
Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh's interim government, urged calm and warned against rumours, stating, 'We remain committed to ensuring the safety of all citizens.' Tremors were felt in several Indian cities, but no damage was reported there.
