7.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Bangladesh

Earthquake has jolted Dhaka and other parts of the country on Tuesday afternoon.

The tremor struck around 1:05pm.

The magnitude of the quake was 7.3 in Richter scale and the epicentre was 611km North-West of BMD Seismic Centre, Agargaon, Dhaka,  according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

Panic-stricken people were seen rushing out of their houses and office buildings for safety.

Another quake of 6.4 magnitude was also felt across the country including Dhaka.

No casualties were reported till updating of the report at 3:39pm.