how big is the quake risk? Bangladesh’s plate is shifting northeast and hitting the Myanmar plate

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, with its epicenter 10 kilometers beneath the surface. Despite being moderately strong, it caused severe devastation in the country. Ten people have died, and more than six hundred have been injured. The damage has also been extensive. Scientists, however, are not surprised by these numbers. According to them, Bangladesh’s geographical and geological conditions are responsible for this earthquake. They also warn that the region faces the possibility of even larger quakes in the future.

Earthquake: Fire Service Releases Damage Report

At least four people have been killed in a 5.7-magnitude earthquake in Narsingdi near Dhaka, with reports coming from various areas of cracks in buildings and plaster falling off.

Strong Quake Jolts Dhaka, Sparks Nationwide Panic

On the holiday morning, houses shook with a strong jolt, spreading panic across Dhaka and the entire country.

Bangladesh Trade Unions Demand Worker Participation in Climate Policy and COP30 Agenda

Trade unions in Bangladesh have called for the inclusion of workers in all stages of climate policymaking as the country prepares for COP30. The unions, organised under the National Alliance for Just Transition Bangladesh (NAJTB), presented a 10‑point charter demanding worker representation from policy formulation through to implementation and monitoring.

As Cox’s Bazar Loses Its Natural Appeal, Foreign Visitors Decline

Cox’s Bazar, home to the world’s longest natural sea beach, remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh. While domestic tourism continues to thrive, the beach town has seen little success in drawing international visitors.

Recovery of Seized Forest Land Remains Disappointingly Low

In response to a persistently low success rate in reclaiming encroached forest land, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has finally taken steps to amend existing laws. The proposed legal changes would authorize the forest department to directly evict illegal occupants from its land.