In total, reports indicate that at least 10 students across the university have been injured, several of whom have been admitted to hospitals.
The earthquake struck at 10:38am on Friday. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, it measured 5.7 on the Richter scale, with the epicentre in Madhabdi, Narsingdi.
A student named Tanzir Hossain was severely injured after jumping from the fourth floor of Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall. The university's proctor, Saifuddin Ahmed, said three other students from the same hall were also injured after jumping.
Meanwhile, a student of Muktijoddha Ziaur Rahman Hall suffered a broken leg after jumping.
Source: TBS News
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