A moderate earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck Bangladesh on Friday morning, with its epicenter located in Madhabdi, Narsingdi. The tremor caused structural damage to at least 14 buildings across various areas of Dhaka, including Malibagh, Armanitola, Banani, Kalabagan, Bashundhara, and near Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. According to a statement signed by Dhaka’s Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Md. Salah Uddin Al Wadud, several other buildings in Rampura, Kalabagan, and Uttara developed cracks or tilted due to the quake. The National Meteorological Department classified it as a moderate earthquake. Although initial reports suggested damage at the Chief Adviser’s Office, a Fire Service inspection later confirmed no significant harm. Authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage and monitoring the structural safety of affected buildings to prevent further risks.