The Pakistani government , led by junta leader General Yahya Khan , was criticized for its delayed handling of the relief operations following the storm , both by local political leaders in East Pakistan and in the international media . During the election that took place a month later , the opposition Awami League gained a landslide victory in the province , and continuing unrest between East Pakistan and the central government triggered the Bangladesh Liberation War , which led to widespread atrocities and eventually concluded with the creation of the country of Bangladesh . This storm as well as the Bangladesh Liberation War and 1971 Bangladesh genocide and the subsequent refugees led ex-Beatle George Harrison and Bengali musician Ravi Shankar to organize The Concert for Bangladesh in 1971 in Madison Square Garden , New York City
1971 Bangladesh genocide
1971 Bangladesh genocide
1970 Bhola cyclone