A moderate earthquake jolted several parts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka and the northeast region of Sylhet, this morning. 

The earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.0 on the Richter scale, occurred at 10:32am, with its epicenter located in neighboring Myanmar, around 482 kilometers northeast of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department's seismic center in Dhaka. 

The tremor lasted only a few seconds, causing many people to flee their homes and businesses and rush to the streets. 

Fortunately, no damages or casualties have been reported.

BDST: 1327 HRS, JAN 03, 2025
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