Earthquake in Dhaka — Bangladesh v Ireland temporarily halted due to tremors
Play in the second Test between Bangladesh and Ireland at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, was halted briefly on the third day after an earthquake was felt at the ground.
Ireland was 165 for five, just after the 55th over of the second innings, when tremors caused a short interruption.
“Goodness. Play has stopped here due to a minor tremor/earthquake,” Cricket Ireland wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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“A 5.7-magnitude earthquake has been felt in Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh today at 10:38 am,” the Bangladesh Meteorological Department said that in a statement on its website.
The tremors remained for about 30 seconds before play resumed.
Published on Nov 21, 2025
