6 Dead In Bangladesh After 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake

Strong tremors were felt in Kolkata and other parts of eastern India on Friday morning after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Bangladesh. The epicentre of the quake that occurred at 10.08 am (IST) was 10 kilometres east-southeast from Dhaka in Bangladesh, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). Dhaka-based DBC Television reported that at least six people died in Bangladesh's capital, including three from the collapse of a building roof and a wall and three pedestrians when building railings fell on them in Dhaka. Residents of Kolkata and adjoining areas reported feeling mild tremors and noticing fans and wall hangings sway slightly during the earthquake.