Millions of people have been affected by Cyclone Sidr, which hit the Bangladesh coast on 15 November. Thousands have lost their lives and many more have been left without food or shelter. ActionAid is in Bangladesh assisting in the rescue effort, providing food, cooking materials, water, clothing and medicine, but more help is needed. Please donate now.

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What's happening in Bangladesh?

Cyclone Sidr has devastated the Bangladesh coast line flattening houses and causing widespread flooding.

Raj Persaud sees the devastation

In the wake of Cyclone Sidr ActionAid took Dr Raj Persaud out to the stricken areas to see the devastation caused and meet some of those people worst affected.

Bangladesh stories

On the night of the cyclone, the river swept in to Jahanara Begum's house, tearing away her daughter and husband. Read her story and those of seven other survivors.

Six months on

Just over six months ago cyclone Sidr devastated Bangladesh. From day one ActionAid were there providing emergency relief.

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