A powerful 5.7-magnitude earthquake shakes central Bangladesh yesterday, November 21, 2025 causing panic across Dhaka and nearby districts as residents rush outside during the tremor.
The quake strikes around 10:38 a.m. local time, shaking buildings, damaging structures, and disrupting transportation systems across Narsingdi and the capital city earlier.
Authorities report at least six casualties and hundreds of injuries after walls collapse and debris fall during the strong and unexpected ground movement.
Emergency teams respond immediately while hospitals accommodate injured residents who suffer fractures, head injuries, and trauma caused by falling objects inside homes.
The Department of Foreign Affairs confirms that no Filipino was harmed following the strong earthquake that rattled Dhaka this morning.
Philippine Embassy officials verify the safety of all 785 Filipinos in Bangladesh, including 200 to 300 located in the capital yesterday.
The DFA states the embassy has not received reports of Filipinos injured, displaced, or affected by building damage during the incident.
Officials assure families in the Philippines that they continuously monitor the situation and maintain communication with Filipino communities on the ground.
Residents recall sudden violent shaking that lasted several seconds, forcing families to flee apartments and offices as alarms sounded throughout the area.
Local authorities earlier investigated structural damage across Dhaka after reports showed cracked buildings, fallen railings, and collapsed walls in affected neighbourhoods.
Neighbouring countries in India’s northeast also experienced the tremor as communities reported moderate shaking that alarmed residents across several border towns.
The DFA will keep issuing updates as embassy teams monitor aftershocks, structural threats, and ongoing rescue work throughout the affected Bangladesh districts soon.
Filipino workers in the region are advised to remain alert, avoid damaged structures, and follow safety advisories issued by local authorities constantly.
