Ghorashal in Narsingdi district experienced four earthquakes within a single week, sparking fear among residents though no casualties or damage have been reported. The most recent tremor occurred on Thursday, November 27, at 4:15 p.m., registering a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale. The first and strongest quake, measuring 5.7, struck on November 21, followed by two more on Saturday morning and evening, each measuring 4.3. The repeated tremors caused people in Ghorashal, Palash, and nearby areas to rush out of homes and offices in panic. According to the Meteorological Department, all four quakes originated in Narsingdi, with the latest epicenter located in Ghorashal itself. Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious but assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm as monitoring continues.

At least 31 people have died and 14 others remain missing in Sri Lanka following severe floods and landslides triggered by continuous heavy rainfall this week, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The worst-hit area is the hilly Badulla district, where 16 people were killed after being buried by landslides, while four more deaths occurred in nearby Nuwara Eliya. More than 400 homes have been submerged, affecting over 4,000 people across 17 districts. Authorities have evacuated over 1,100 families to temporary shelters and issued red alerts for landslides in eight mountainous districts. The DMC warned that river levels are rising rapidly and urged residents in low-lying areas to move to higher ground. The government has suspended national examinations for two days due to the extreme weather. Meteorologists attribute the intensified rainfall to a low-pressure system over the island’s east, with some regions recording over 300 millimeters of rain. Experts warn that climate change is increasing the frequency of such disasters in the country.

Bangladesh experienced three mild to moderate earthquakes within a span of 13 hours, according to the country's earthquake monitoring center. The first tremor occurred around 3:29 a.m. near Teknaf, originating 118 kilometers offshore in the Bay of Bengal, with a magnitude of 4.0. Just a minute later, at 3:30 a.m., another quake measuring 3.4 struck Sylhet, though most residents did not feel it. The third and final quake was recorded at 4:15 p.m. in Narsingdi’s Ghorashal area, registering a magnitude of 3.6. Officials described all three as minor, causing no reported damage or casualties. The incidents follow a stronger 5.7-magnitude earthquake on November 21 that shook the entire country, killing 10 people and injuring over 600. Authorities continue to monitor seismic activity closely amid rising public concern over frequent tremors in recent weeks.

A mild earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale was felt in Dhaka and several surrounding regions on Thursday afternoon, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. The tremor, which occurred at 4:15 p.m., had its epicenter in Ghorashal, Narsingdi, and a depth of approximately 6.2 miles below the surface, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). This follows a series of recent quakes in the region, including four tremors recorded within 31 hours around Dhaka last weekend. The strongest of those, a 5.7-magnitude quake centered in Narsingdi’s Madhabdi, struck on Friday morning, resulting in 10 deaths and more than 600 injuries. Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious but confirmed that Thursday’s quake caused no major damage or casualties. Experts continue to monitor seismic activity in central Bangladesh, where minor tremors have become more frequent in recent weeks.

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck India’s Manipur state early Thursday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology. No casualties or damage were reported. Earlier, two minor tremors were recorded in Bhutan and the Bay of Bengal — a 3.0 magnitude quake in Bhutan late Wednesday night and a 4.0 magnitude quake in the Bay of Bengal at a depth of 10 kilometers. Meanwhile, Indonesia experienced a stronger 6.3 magnitude earthquake off the western coast of North Sumatra on Thursday, following a 5.1 magnitude quake in North Sulawesi the previous night. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency reported that the Sumatra quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. Despite the sequence of tremors across South and Southeast Asia, no major damage or tsunami warnings have been issued so far.

A mild earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale was felt in Sylhet early Thursday, November 27, at 3:30 a.m., according to the Sylhet Meteorological Office. The quake originated in Manipur, India, and was too weak to be widely felt across Bangladesh. Meteorologist Shah Md. Sajib Hossain confirmed that such minor tremors occur frequently and are usually not officially reported. This incident follows a stronger 5.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Bangladesh on November 21, shaking Dhaka and other regions. That earlier quake caused the deaths of 10 people, including a child, and injured over 600 others. Narsingdi reported the highest number of fatalities with five deaths, followed by four in Dhaka and one in Narayanganj. Many residents panicked and jumped from buildings during the tremor, while several structures tilted or developed cracks.

A mild earthquake struck Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar early Thursday, November 27, at around 3:29 a.m. The quake, measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale, originated about 118 kilometers away in the Bay of Bengal. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the tremor occurred at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. Local authorities, including Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sheikh Ehsan Uddin, reported that most residents did not feel the quake due to its low intensity. International monitoring site Volcano Discovery described the shaking as very light and short-lived, with no reports of panic or damage. Residents who were awake at the time said the tremor was barely noticeable. The event passed largely unnoticed as most people were asleep, and no casualties or structural impacts were reported in the area.

A 160-foot section of the boundary wall at Barapukuria Coal Mine in Dinajpur collapsed on Wednesday due to excessive coal pressure, not an earthquake, officials confirmed. The mine’s storage yard, designed to hold 220,000 tons, currently contains around 500,000 metric tons of coal—more than double its capacity. The surplus buildup occurred because the adjacent Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant, the mine’s sole coal buyer, has been shut down since October 27 after all three of its units went offline due to mechanical failures. The plant, with a total generation capacity of 525 megawatts, has faced recurring technical issues since its establishment in 2006. With coal extraction continuing at an average rate of 3,000 tons per day, storage limitations have intensified, leading to the wall collapse. Authorities now face challenges managing the growing coal stockpile and are concerned about safety and production continuity until the power plant resumes operations.

Rajshahi University (RU) has introduced five environment-friendly electric cars to facilitate student transportation within the campus. The service was inaugurated on Wednesday morning in front of the university’s administrative building, with financial and logistical support from the Rajshahi University Alumni Association (RUAA). Initially, five e-cars will operate only inside the campus, with fares expected to range between five and ten taka. More vehicles may be added later. RUAA President Rafiqul Islam Khan stated that the association plans to expand the service and also initiate scholarships for underprivileged meritorious students. RU Vice-Chancellor Professor Saleh Hasan Naqib praised the alumni association’s efforts, noting that the e-car project is part of their ongoing initiatives for student welfare and institutional development. Student leaders expressed hope that the new service would ease transportation difficulties on campus. The inauguration ceremony was attended by university officials, alumni representatives, and student leaders.

Meteorologists have confirmed that a low-pressure system formed over the Andaman Sea on November 22 has intensified into Cyclone Shen-Yar by November 26. The storm, named by the United Arab Emirates meaning 'lion' in Arabic, is currently located near the Malacca Strait and is expected to move westward. Another low-pressure system has also developed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjacent Sri Lankan coast, which may strengthen into a cyclone within 24 hours. However, weather experts have assured that neither Shen-Yar nor the developing Bay of Bengal system poses any threat to Bangladesh. Instead, the latter may head toward India’s Tamil Nadu coast around December 2 or 3. Experts attribute the recent cyclone formations to the sun’s southern movement, which has caused intense heating and instability in the southern parts of the Andaman and Bay of Bengal regions.

The United States Department of the Interior has announced a new fee policy that will require non-US residents to pay $100 per person to enter the country’s 11 most-visited national parks starting in 2026. The annual parks pass for foreign visitors will also increase from $80 to $250. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated that the move, backed by President Donald Trump, aims to prioritize American families while ensuring international visitors contribute to park maintenance. The affected parks include the Great Smoky Mountains, Zion, and the Grand Canyon. The policy comes amid broader budget concerns, as the Trump administration has proposed cuts to the National Park Service, including a previously suggested $1 billion reduction. The National Parks Conservation Association reported that the service has already lost 4,000 staff members this year due to financial constraints, and potential further cuts could impact operations in 2026. The new fees are part of an effort to balance funding shortfalls while maintaining park accessibility for US taxpayers.

Several buildings at the Ghorashal-Palash Urea Fertilizer Factory in Narsingdi have developed cracks following the strong earthquakes on November 21 and 22. The damage has sparked fear among residents and workers of the South Asian fertilizer giant, which is currently undergoing major reconstruction. Contractors Toma Construction and Messrs Jamal & Company were engaged in multi-phase projects worth over Tk 370 crore, with about half the work completed. Officials claim the cracks are superficial and not structural, but residents question construction quality and safety. A committee led by Additional Chemist Saifuddin Mohammad Tarek has been formed to assess the damage and determine whether affected buildings should be declared unsafe. Local authorities have already evacuated some residential blocks deemed risky. The earthquake also damaged nearby infrastructure, including parts of the Ghorashal power plant, a railway bridge, and local government buildings, prompting emergency disaster management meetings to restore public confidence.

Northern Bangladesh, particularly Tetulia, is experiencing a sharp drop in temperature as winter begins to set in. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature in Tetulia was recorded at 13°C on Wednesday morning, with humidity at 97%. The previous days also saw temperatures hovering around 12.8°C to 13.4°C, signaling the onset of winter. Meteorologists predict that the first cold wave of the season may arrive in early December if sea conditions remain stable. Meanwhile, a low-pressure area or cyclone may form over the Bay of Bengal in late November, potentially bringing rainfall and rough seas. Fishermen along coastal areas have been advised to remain cautious. Experts note that while November’s remaining days may not see a significant increase in cold intensity, the true winter chill is expected to begin in December.

At the closing ceremony of the 'Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries' project in Dhaka, Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter emphasized the urgent need for an integrated plan focusing on Bangladesh’s coastal and deep-sea areas. She warned that unplanned fishing has reduced marine fish stocks and that both declining coastal catches and limited deep-sea access are alarming. Akhter highlighted Bangladesh’s vast potential in marine fisheries and stressed the importance of continuing project activities under the government’s revenue budget even after World Bank funding ends on November 28. She also called for greater recognition and inclusion of women fishers, noting that only 4% currently hold fisher cards. Referring to her experience at COP-30, she underscored climate change as a major factor affecting marine fisheries and urged that it be prioritized in future planning. The event was attended by senior officials, including the Director General of the Department of Fisheries and the ministry’s secretary.

Gas supply in Narayanganj returned to normal after nearly 60 hours of disruption caused by a pipeline rupture during bridge foundation work at Shashangaon in Fatullah. The 12-inch diameter Titas Gas pipeline was damaged while boring for the Panchaboti-Muktarpur flyover bridge, forcing authorities to halt supply from Saturday evening until Tuesday morning. The repair was completed around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, after which gas distribution resumed. The interruption severely affected both industrial operations and household users in the area. According to Titas Gas officials, the repair took longer due to the high-risk location—adjacent to a two-story building and an electric pole—and the pipeline being buried 24 feet underground in muddy soil. Extra caution and safety measures were required to prevent further hazards, which extended the repair duration, said Rajib Kumar Saha, Deputy Managing Director of Titas Gas Narayanganj region.