A powerful earthquake, measuring 5.5 in magnitude, struck near Narsingdi, Bangladesh, at 10:38 AM on November 21, 2025, killing at least three people, including a medical student. The quake, which lasted 26 seconds, sent panicked residents into the streets of Dhaka, where strong tremors were felt as far away as Kolkata, India. The US Geological Survey warned of potential significant casualties and damage. Eyewitnesses reported widespread fear and chaos as people fled buildings in response to the shaking.
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