Earthquake kills at least six in Bangladesh

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake has shaken central Bangladesh, killing at least six people and leaving dozens injured.

Buildings in the country's capital, Dhaka, swayed in the temblor on Friday morning, sending panicked residents into the streets.

The quake's epicentre in the Ghorashal area in Narsingdi district, about 25km from Dhaka.

The US Geological Survey said it had a depth of 10km.

Dhaka-based DBC Television reported that at least six people died in Bangladesh's capital; three from the collapse of a building roof and a wall, and three pedestrians when building railings fell on them in Dhaka.

According to the USGS, though northern and southeastern Bangladesh are seismically active regions due to interactions between the India and Eurasia plates, the country's central region is less active.