Today marks the anniversary of the devastating cyclone and tidal surge of November 12, 1970, with various memorial programs being observed in Bhola. Striking amidst a danger signal number 12, the disaster devastated coastal areas and claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.
To commemorate the day, a memorial meeting was held at 11 AM in the Bhola Zilla Parishad auditorium. Additionally, the day is being observed as 'Coastal Day' with demands for its official state recognition. Officials noted that adequate shelters and modern warning systems have now been established in the coastal region.
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