• FRIDAY
  • NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Coast Still Bears Sidr’s Scars 17 Years Later

Today, November 15, marks the anniversary of one of the most devastating natural disasters in Bangladesh’s history. In 2007, Cyclone Sidr tore through the southern regions, leaving the coastal areas in ruins and taking thousands of lives. Even now, the horrifying memories of that day haunt the coastal residents.  At 7:40 p.m., light rain and gusts of wind began. A few cautious people made their way to shelters, but most stayed home, believing they’d weather the st