Relief distributed to cyclone-hit areas

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina distributed relief materials among the severe cyclone Remal-affected people in Patuakhali of Bangladesh. Remal reportedly killed at least 13 people, destroyed over 35,000 homes, and seriously affected more than 370,000 people in 19 districts of the country.

The storm made landfall near Khepupara of Patuakhali with the wind speed of up to 130kmph on Sunday. The agricultural sector suffered losses of over Taka 260 million, while the fishery sector’s losses are estimated to be over Taka 280 million.