The Dhaka District Administration has announced emergency financial assistance of up to Tk 15,000 for individuals injured during the recent earthquake in Dhaka. The aid will cover those who were hurt either due to panic or accidents triggered by the tremor. According to District Commissioner Md Rezaul Karim, recipients must have a medical recommendation to qualify. Injured persons or their attendants can contact the district control room at +8801700716678 to apply for assistance. The administration urged hospitals and families to spread the message to ensure timely support. The earthquake, which struck at 10:38 a.m. on Friday with a magnitude of 5.7 centered in Narsingdi’s Madhabdi area, caused widespread panic. As of Friday night, the Directorate General of Health Services reported 10 deaths and 606 injuries nationwide, with 167 hospitalized and 16 in critical condition. Officials believe the total number of injured could exceed 1,000, considering unreported cases from private hospitals.