The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Acting Awami League president and general secretary Zillur Rahman and Syed Ashraful Islam expressed their deep shock at the colossal loss of life and property in a powerful cyclone that hit the country's south and southwestern regions since Thursday midnight.

In a joint statement, they also expressed their sympathies for the bereaved families and those who were injured during the storm.

The AL leaders requested the caretaker government to take initiative for the victim families and give them adequate relief.

They also requested the leaders, workers and supporters of the party and its front organizations to stand by people in distress.