Low-pressure in Bay of Bengal may form on Saturday, likely to intensify: BMD

Published at : 18 November 2025, 02:05 pm
Low-pressure in Bay of Bengal may form on Saturday, likely to intensify: BMD

A seasonal low lies over South Bay of Bengal, extending its trough to Northeast Bay of Bengal. 

"A low-pressure area is likely to form over Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining area around November 22 (Saturday). It is likely to intensify," said Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Tuesday (November 18).

The low-pressure is likely to bring heavy rainfall, a meteorologist said

In a five-day forecast signed by meteorologist Shahanaj Sultana, the BMD says: 

Day-1 (commencing 9:00am of November 18):
Rainfall: Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.
Fog: Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during early morning.
Temperature: Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Day-2 (commencing 9:00am of November 19):
Rainfall: Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.
Fog: Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during early morning.
Temperature: Night and day temperature may rise slightly over the country.

Day 3 (commencing 9:00am on November 20):
Rainfall: Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.
Fog: Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during early morning.
Temperature: Night temperature may rise slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Day 4 (commencing 9:00am on November 21):
Rainfall: Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.
Temperature: Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Day 5 (commencing 9:00am on November 22):
Rainfall: Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.
Temperature: Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Outlook for next 5 (five) days: Day and night temperature may fall gradually.

END/ZAK

Bangladesh-US Ticfa meeting begins in Dhaka

Published at : 20 September 2023, 02:41 pm
Bangladesh-US Ticfa meeting begins in Dhaka

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Deal to ease trade in taka-rupee to be signed as Hasina

Published at : 08 September 2023, 01:43 am
Deal to ease trade in taka-rupee to be signed as Hasina

"An MoU will be signed between the National Payments Corporation of India and the Bangladesh Bank to make transactions in rupees and taka between Bangladesh and India easier," said the foreign minister in a press conference at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital on Thursday.

Besides, the neighbouring countries are likely to sign two more memorandums of understanding regarding cooperation in agricultural researches, and extension of the existing cultural exchange programme for two years, said the foreign minister.

Fair Technology launches car exchange programme

Published at : 07 September 2023, 02:29 pm
Fair Technology launches car exchange programme

Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. Additional Inspector General of police (IGP) Habibur Rahman has been made the new commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police.