The United Nations and the United States have expressed deep condolences and solidarity with the victims of a 5.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Dhaka and surrounding districts on Friday morning. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the quake occurred at 10:38 a.m., with its epicenter in Madhabdi, Narsingdi, about 13 kilometers east of the Agargaon weather office in Dhaka. The U.S. Geological Survey later reported the epicenter to be 14 kilometers west-southwest of Narsingdi at a depth of 10 kilometers. The tremor resulted in at least six deaths and numerous injuries. The UN office in Bangladesh stated that it is closely monitoring the situation, while the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka issued a separate message offering sympathy to those affected. Emergency services and local authorities are assessing the extent of the damage and providing assistance to the injured and displaced residents.