Thousands evacuated as Bangladesh braces for cyclone

STORY: Approaching from the Bay of Bengal, Sitrang was expected to hit the southern coast near the Khepupara area of the Barishal-Chittaging early on Tuesday (October 25), with winds gusting up to 88 km (55 miles) per hour, the weather office said.

All the people from the dangerous areas along the coastal belt were being evacuated to safer places, said Enamur Rahman, the junior minister for disaster management.