An earthquake was felt in Dhaka and surrounding areas on Monday morning, causing brief panic among residents.
Residents in different parts of the capital reported feeling the tremor.
However, no immediate reports of casualties or damage were available.
Authorities are yet to provide details on the earthquake’s magnitude, epicentre and depth.
Further information is expected from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Bangladesh is located in a seismically active region and has experienced several earthquakes in recent years.