Dhaka: A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck central Bangladesh on Friday morning, killing at least six people and injuring dozens, according to authorities. The temblor caused buildings to sway across the capital, Dhaka, sending panicked residents into the streets.

Dhaka-based DBC Television reported that at least six people died in the capital: three due to the collapse of a building's roof and a wall, and three pedestrians who were crushed by falling building railings.

The earthquake struck at 10:38 a.m. local time. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) placed the epicenter in the Ghorashal area of Narsingdi district, located about 25 kilometers (16 miles) from Dhaka. Its depth was reported to be just 10 kilometers (6 miles).

The tremors from the quake were strong enough to be felt in seve

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