Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- The government has asked the people not to pay heed to any rumours and rather contact the control room for any information and assistance regarding the strong earthquake that jolted Dhaka and several parts of the country.

"A control room has been opened instantly at the Disaster Management Department. Everyone is requested to contact the control room at the telephone number 0258811651. Besides, everyone has been requested to remain alert by not listening to any kind of rumours or confusion," said a handout of the Disaster Management and Relief Ministry on Friday.

It said the government is committed to providing security to citizens.

A powerful quake, felt at 10:38am, shook the capital and many other districts, leaving...