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Bangladesh Quake Kills At Least Eight, Injures Hundreds
by Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News Chief International CorrespondentDHAKA (Worthy News) – A strong 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook central Bangladesh on Friday, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 300, authorities and local media said, as buildings in the capital Dhaka swayed violently and panicked residents fled into the streets.The quake struck at 10:38 a.m. local time with an epicenter in the Ghorashal area of Narsingdi district, roughly 25 kilometers (16 miles) northeast of