Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). File photo

DHAKA, May 12, 2025 (BSS) – River ports have been asked to hoist cautionary signal number one as rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary west/north-westerly gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in different parts of the country.

The warning for inland river ports will remain valid till 6:00 pm today, according to a bulletin issued by Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) here today.

“Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary west/north-westerly gusty/squally wind speed 45-60kph is likely to occur over the regions of Pabna, Tangail, Dhaka, Cumilla, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Chattogram wherein river ports shall hoist cautionary signal number one," the Met office bulletin said.