Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Bangladesh

An earthquake, of magnitude 5.6 on the richter scale struck Bangladesh on Saturday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.

The quake occurred on Saturday morning at 09:05:31 IST (7.35am UAE time) and was reported at a depth of 55km.

No casualties have been reported. More details are awaited.

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