An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Reichter scale jolted Dhaka and adjoining areas in Bangladesh on Wednesday evening. The tremors were felt in Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet and some other parts of Bangladesh.
The earthquake, measuring 5.5 on the Reichter scale, was felt at 7:13 pm which lasted for a few seconds, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
The epicentre of the earthquake was in Myanmar, about 439km East of Dhaka.
No reports of loss to property or life has been reported from anywhere in Bangladesh till now.
Navalsang Parmar(Dhaka)