UN, US express solidarity after earthquake in Dhaka
Both in separate messages expressed deepest condolences to the affected
The United Nations and the United States today expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with those affected by today's (21 November) earthquake in Dhaka, as both conveyed support while authorities continue assessing the tremor's impact.
In a statement shared on social media, the UN in Bangladesh said it was closely monitoring the situation and extended its solidarity and deepest condolences to all who have been affected.
The US Embassy in Dhaka, in a separate message, expressed deepest sympathy to all those affected by today's earthquake.
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At least six people were killed and many were injured as a 5.7 magnitude earthquake rattled Dhaka and several adjoining districts this morning.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said the tremor struck at 10:38am, with its epicentre located at Madhabdi in Narsingdi, about 13 kilometres east of the BMD Seismic Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) later reported the epicentre to be 14 kilometres west-southwest of Narsingdi at a depth of 10 kilometres.
