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Earthquake in Bangladesh Kills Five, Halts Cricket Match
A big earthquake happened in Bangladesh.
Five people died and many were hurt.
It also stopped a cricket match for a short time.
No one at the match got hurt.
The earthquake was not very deep and happened near a city called Narsingdi.
At least five people died and around 100 injured in a magnitude 5.7 earthquake in Bangladesh
Tremors felt in Dhaka and neighboring Indian states
Cricket match between Bangladesh and Ireland paused briefly for safety
No major damage or injuries reported at the cricket stadium
Earthquake's epicenter located near Narsingdi, Bangladesh
- Who
- Residents of Bangladesh, including Dhaka and Narsingdi, and cricket teams of Bangladesh and Ireland
- What
- Experienced a magnitude 5.7 earthquake
- Where
- Bangladesh, including Dhaka and Narsingdi, and Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka
- When
- Friday, November 21
- Why
- Natural occurrence, cricket match paused for safety
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Pause for Safety
Player Safety
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Pausing play ensures players' safety during an earthquake.
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Resuming play quickly minimizes disruption to the match.
Key facts
- Earthquake Magnitude
- 5.7
- Epicenter Location
- Near Narsingdi, Bangladesh
- Depth of Epicenter
- 10 km (6 miles)
- Deaths
- 5
- Injured
- Around 100
Timeline
Pakistan's 4.6 quake sparks region's seismic surge.
June 14's 4.4 aftershock intensifies activity.
Andaman Sea rocks with 4.7 quake on June 30.
Bay of Bengal tremors rattle Bangladesh, halting cricket in Dhaka.
Dhaka's quake claims five lives, cricket match paused.
Quotes
Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government
Muhammad Yunus is the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, providing updates on the earthquake's impact.
“The injured included students from Dhaka university, factory workers in the city of Gazipur and residents of Narsingdi, the epicenter of the earthquake.”
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Suman Rahman, Dhaka resident
Suman Rahman is a resident of Dhaka who experienced the earthquake firsthand.
“We felt a strong jolt and buildings were shaking like trees. Staircases were jammed as people rushed down. Everyone was terrified, children were crying.”
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Sadman Sakib, Dhaka office worker
Sadman Sakib is a worker in Dhaka who was in his office when the earthquake occurred.
“I have never felt such a tremor in my life. We were at the office when furniture started shaking. We rushed down the stairs on the street and saw other people on the road already.”
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Spectators
People watching the cricket match
“Scrambled out of the stands in search of open ground”
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Players and match officials
Those involved in the cricket match
“Moved toward the centre of the field”
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Local Bangladeshi outlets
News sources in Bangladesh
“Confirmed a magnitude of 5.5”
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Sources
Earthquake jolts Bangladesh, killing five and injuring around 100
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolts Bangladesh, killing three
Earthquake halts Dhaka Test as tremors felt across Northeast India
Bangladesh vs Ireland came to halt briefly after earthquake tremors were felt in Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium
BAN vs IRE 2nd Test: Earthquake Halts Play In Dhaka, Has Cricket Ever Faced Such An Incident Before?
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