Powerful earthquake felt across Bangladesh kills 6; Dhaka reports 3 deaths, further casualties in Narsingdi and Narayanganj

Nov 21, 2025
Bangladesh

Illustration: Family grieving for the deceased. Inset: Damaged homes. (Collected)

PNN News Desk, Dhaka

A strong earthquake felt across Bangladesh on Friday (21 November) at 10:38 am has so far claimed six lives. Authorities confirmed three deaths in Dhaka, one child in Narayanganj, and two people in Narsingdi. Numerous people were injured and several buildings, shops, and structures sustained cracks.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the earthquake measured 5.5 on the Richter scale, originating from Narsingdi at a shallow depth of just 10 kilometers, which caused widespread tremors in different parts of the country.

The tremors shook buildings in Dhaka, as well as in Gopalganj, Rangpur, Satkhira, Comilla, Rajshahi, Kurigram, Sylhet, and Feni. The earthquake was also felt in northeast India, according to NDTV.

In Banshal, Dhaka, the railing of a five-story building collapsed, killing three pedestrians. The Banshal police officer-in-charge reported that the railing suddenly gave way around 11:30 am. CCTV footage showed people falling to the ground as the railing collapsed, with others rushing to help.

Death of a child in Narayanganj

In Rupganj, Narayanganj, the wall of a tin-shed house collapsed, killing a one-year-old child named Fatema. Her mother, Kulsum Begum, and a neighbor were injured. Rupganj OC Tarikul Islam said the earthquake struck as Kulsum Begum was walking with her child, and the nearby wall fell on them.

Father and son killed in Narsingdi

In Gabtoli, Narsingdi Sadar, a sunshade collapsed during the earthquake, killing a 10-year-old child, Omar, and a 75-year-old man. Omar’s father, Delowar Hossain, was seriously injured and is receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Family members said Delowar was trying to evacuate his three children from the house when the sunshade collapsed.

Additionally, in Malita village of Palash Upazila, the wall of a mud house collapsed, killing a 75-year-old elderly man.