Dhaka and its surrounding districts were shaken by two consecutive earthquakes on Saturday (22 November) evening, occurring just one

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A 3.3 magnitude earthquake jolted a suburb near Bangladesh capital on Saturday. The quake that hit Ashulia of Savar on Dhaka outskirts was an aftershock after Friday’s massive magnitude 5.7 earthquake that jolted Dhaka and many parts of the country.

If the earthquake had lasted just 5-7 seconds longer, the number of casualties and building collapses could have increased manifold, experts say

Dhaka, one of the world's most densely populated megacities, may face a catastrophic humanitarian disaster if struck by a major earthquake, leading geologists and engineers have warned.

Officials reported no casualties or damage, though thousands of residents rushed outdoors as tremors were felt for several seconds.

The government has formed an emergency response cell under the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief to assess damage and coordinate relief. The cell can be reached at 0258811651 for rapid assist