The United Nations and the United States on Friday expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with those affected by Friday鈥檚 earthquake in Bangladesh capital, as both conveyed support while authorities continue assessing the tremor鈥檚 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 U S Embassy in Dhaka, in a separate message, expressed deepest sympathy to all those affected by today鈥檚 earthquake.
At least ten people were killed and over 500 were injured as a moderate earthquake hit Bangladesh and jolted Dhaka and other districts in the country Friday morning.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department 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 later reported the epicentre to be 14 kilometres west-southwest of Narsingdi at a depth of 10 kilometres.
