Fire officials cut building railings that fell on the street in an earthquake in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo: AP PHOTO

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

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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 c

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