The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

The well marked low over north-west Bay off Bangladesh-West Bengal coast persisted over the area Friday noon.

"It is likely to intensify further and move in a north/ northwesterly direction," said a special bulletin of Met Office today.

Under its influence, steep pressure gradient and convective cloud persists over north Bay. Squally weather is likely over north Bay and adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh and may affect the maritime ports.

Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar and Mongla have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number three ® three.

All fishing boats and trawlers over north Bay and deep sea have been advised to come close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice.