The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) approved US$ 200,000 to provide emergency assistance for the victims of Cyclone "Sidr" in Bangladesh.

A mission from the Bank is currently in Bangladesh to supervise the Bank's relief operation which involves distribution of food, shelter and medicine to the victims.

A second mission from the Bank will be mounted to Bangladesh to assess the damage and consult with the government officials on the Bank's participation in the rehabilitation of public utilities, mitigation of the effects of the disaster, and expedition of the recovery process.