DHAKA, June 25, 2025 (BSS) - The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number three as squally weather may affect the maritime ports of the country.

A low pressure area has formed over the Northwest Bay and adjoining area. Under its influence, steep pressure gradient lies over the North Bay and gusty or squally weather may affect the maritime ports, the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh, said a maritime warning bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

Consequently, maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal no. three.

All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay have been advised to come close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice, the bulletin added.