The Dhaka District Administrator’s Office has opened an emergency control room to monitor damage and coordinate rescue efforts following Friday’s earthquake.
In a notice signed by District Administrator Md Rezaul Karim, the public was urged to contact the control room for updates on quake-related incidents or for any urgent help.
Control room numbers:
Mobile: 01700-716678
Phone: 02-41051065
The notice said the district administration has been closely monitoring the situation since the quake and has begun taking necessary measures to assist affected residents.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook the country at 10:38am on Friday. Initial reports confirm five deaths and at least 39 injuries, while several buildings in Dhaka and other districts have been damaged.
