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In Dhaka, several fatal incidents were reported due to the earthquake. In one instance, three pedestrians were killed when the railing of a five-story building collapsed on them in the Bangshal area.Three other deaths in the capital resulted from the collapse of a building's roof and a wallAcross the country, about 100 people sustained injuries from various incidents, including building collapses and stampedes as people tried to evacuate

The earthquake caused damage to several buildings, with reports of structures developing cracks or tilting. In the immediate aftermath, seven power stations were shut down, leading to electricity disruptions in various parts of the country.The government is actively monitoring the situation and has initiated efforts to assess the full extent of the damage. Interim head of government, Muhammad Yunus, expressed his condolences and urged citizens to remain calm and vigilant against misinformation.

The earthquake briefly halted a test cricket match between Bangladesh and Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. This event marks the strongest earthquake to have hit Bangladesh in recent history, prompting a swift response from local authorities and disaster management teams.


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