(CNN)-- Thousands were left homeless Friday after a powerful tropical cyclone crashed ashore in Bangladesh, uprooting trees, destroying homes and damaging buildings where residents had sought shelter.

The cyclonic storm Midhili is likely to hit the Bangladesh coast on Friday ... in Satkhira has implemented comprehensive preparations to address the impact of Cyclone Midhili. A total of 270 shelters, ...

Cyclone Sidr struck south east Bangladesh turning millions of lives upside down and killing thousands. Many survivors were left struggling for basic necessities such as tents, rice, drinking water ...