Mohammed Ali Hossain, a government administrator, said about 100,000 people were forced from their homes on Moheshkhali island in Cox’s Bazar. A cyclone unleashed heavy rain and strong winds on Bangladesh's southern coastal region. DHAKA, BANGLADESH—A cyclone unleashed heavy rain and strong winds on Bangladesh’s southern coastal region on Saturday, killing at least 11 people and forcing hundreds of thousands from their homes. Local media say the deaths were caused by the collapse of houses in Bhola, Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar and Patuakhali districts. Cyclone Roanu crossed the southern coastal district of Cox’s Bazar and weakened after triggering rains.

Source: thestar May 21, 2016 11:45 UTC