Bangladesh
GLIDE TC-2007-000208-BGD Period covered by this Operations Update: 21 to 27 November 2007 This Emergency Appeal seeks CHF 24,483,160 (USD 22.2 million or EUR 15 million) in cash, kind, or services to support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society to assist 243,000…
Bangladesh
On 15 and 16 November, southern Bangladesh was hit by Cyclone Sidr. So far, over 6 million people have been affected, and 2,997 people have been confirmed dead. Many more have been injured, and the death toll could reach…
Bangladesh
Admiral emphasizes that U.S. forces serve at behest of Bangladesh By Phillip Kurata USINFO Staff Writer Washington-- Twenty-four hundred U.S. Marines and sailors are helping the Bangladeshi government provide clean water, medical aid, food and other relief supplies to victims of Cyclone Sidr,…
Bangladesh
London based Bangladeshis made a plea for more donations as grim tales emerge of the loss of life of many thousands of people following cyclone Sidr, at a press conference organised by Disasters Emergency Committee. The British community, which numbers around…
Bangladesh
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAU FOR DEMOCRACY, CONFLICT, AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (DCHA) OFFICE OF U.S. FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (OFDA) Note: The last fact sheet was dated November 26, 2007. KEY DEVELOPMENTS - On November 28, the USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART),…
Bangladesh
Some 2.5 million affected are children DHAKA, 28 November 2007 - UNICEF is appealing for $29.2 million to support the needs of children and women affected by Cyclone Sidr. The cyclone hit Bangladesh on 15 November affecting 5 million people…
Bangladesh
A new UK contribution of £2 million for the survivors of the Bangladesh cyclone that will give a boost to livelihoods and provide essential items was announced today by Douglas Alexander, the Secretary of State for International Development. This…
Bangladesh
Summary of Cyclone Sidr Response Updated official report from MoFDM illustrates that the number of death caused by tropical cyclone 'SIDR' has risen to 3256 affecting 8.4 million people of 1.9 million families. These casualties and damages of houses, livestock,…
Bangladesh
Summary of Cyclone Sidr Response Updated official report from MoFDM illustrates that the number of death caused by tropical cyclone 'SIDR' has risen to 3246 affecting 8.0 million people of 1.9 million families. These casualties and damages of houses, livestock,…
