Bangladesh famine of 1974
The Bangladesh famine of 1974 began in March 1974 and ended in about December of the same year. The famine is considered one of the worst in the 20th century; it was characterised by massive flooding along the Brahmaputra River as well as high mortality.
| Bangladesh famine of 1974 ১৯৭৪ বাংলাদেশে দুর্ভিক্ষ | |
|---|---|
Red Cross aid in Bangladesh; after floods, August 29, 1974 | |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Location | Rangpur district, Bangladesh |
| Period | March–December 1974 |
| Total deaths | Government estimate: 27,000 Unofficial estimate: 1.5 million. |
| Relief | Soup kitchens |
| Effect on demographics | Population of Bangladesh declined |
| Preceded by | Bengal famine of 1943 |
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