earthquake in Bangladesh

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.

Earthquake jolts Dhaka, Ctg, Sylhet

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted Dhaka, Sylhet, Chattogram and some other parts of the country this evening.

What does another tremor signify?

We must enforce pre-emptive safety measures given the current threat level

Is Bangladesh prepared to face the wrath of an earthquake?

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, with 30,093 residents per square kilometer is among the world cities with the highest population density in 2022. And has been marked as one of the 20 cities most vulnerable to earthquakes in the world.

Light earthquake jolts Sylhet

A light tremor jolts Sylhet and its adjoining areas. The 4.1 magnitude earthquake was felt around 1:10pm.

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.

Assam quake jolts parts of Bangladesh

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake shook the capital and some other parts of the country yesterday.

Contempt rule on 3 officials for not buying earthquake gear

The High Court issues a contempt rule against three government officials for not procuring necessary equipment for post-earthquake rescue according to a previous order.

May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024

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.

May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024

Earthquake jolts Dhaka, Ctg, Sylhet

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted Dhaka, Sylhet, Chattogram and some other parts of the country this evening.

October 4, 2023
October 4, 2023

What does another tremor signify?

We must enforce pre-emptive safety measures given the current threat level

May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023

Is Bangladesh prepared to face the wrath of an earthquake?

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, with 30,093 residents per square kilometer is among the world cities with the highest population density in 2022. And has been marked as one of the 20 cities most vulnerable to earthquakes in the world.

January 27, 2020
January 27, 2020

Light earthquake jolts Sylhet

A light tremor jolts Sylhet and its adjoining areas. The 4.1 magnitude earthquake was felt around 1:10pm.

November 11, 2018
November 11, 2018

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.

September 13, 2018
September 13, 2018

Assam quake jolts parts of Bangladesh

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake shook the capital and some other parts of the country yesterday.

May 15, 2016
May 15, 2016

Contempt rule on 3 officials for not buying earthquake gear

The High Court issues a contempt rule against three government officials for not procuring necessary equipment for post-earthquake rescue according to a previous order.