Bangladesh Famine Of 1974
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| Relief | None provided |
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| Impact on demographics | Bengal |
| Total deaths | Government estimate: 27,000; Unofficial estimate: 1. 5 million |
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| ID | 1116453 |
About Bangladesh Famine Of 1974
The Bangladesh famine of 1974 refers to a period of mass starvation beginning in March 1974 and ending in about December of the same year. The famine is considered the worst in recent decades; it was characterised by massive flooding along the Brahmaputra river as well as high mortality.
