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UNB, Dhaka

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed deep concern over the devastation caused by Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh.

In a statement released by his spokesperson, Ban Ki-moon said he has been following with mounting concern the devastation in Bangladesh resulting from Cyclone Sidr, said a Xinhua report from the United Nations.

He expressed the full solidarity of the UN system at this time of crisis, and reiterated that the organization is ready and willing to help them respond in any possible way.

The UN chief also noted that the UN agencies on the ground are already responding to the basic needs of those affected, and the assessment teams are on the spot.

"We've made clear that several million (US) dollars are available from the Central Emergency Response Fund depending on need," he said.