International aid is pouring into Bangladesh in the wake of Thursday’s deadly cyclone Sidr that has left thousands dead and millions homeless in south-western districts of the country.
Since millions of survivors are now in dire need of food, water, medicine and shelter in the affected districts, many foreign countries and international humanitarian organizations have started responding to the needs of cyclone affected people.
Expressing profound shock at the huge losses of life and property, the United Nations, United States, Japan, European Union, Saudi Arabia, Italy, China, India, Germany and Switzerland announced emergency assistance for Bangladesh. [Read more]