Bangladesh weather office warns of cyclone amid earthquake fears
Amid public anxiety over recent earthquakes, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has warned of a possible cyclone developing in the Bay of Bengal.
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US Embassy in Dhaka offers condolences to earthquake victims
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