Signal no 1 issued for river ports

River ports in these areas have been asked to hoist warning signal number 1

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23 August, 2025, 01:15 pm

Last modified: 23 August, 2025, 01:18 pm

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The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued Signal No. 1 for the country's inland river ports, effective from 10am to 6pm today (23 August).

According to the special weather bulletin, temporary gusty or squally winds at speeds of 45 to 60 km per hour from the south or southeast, accompanied by rain or thundershowers, may sweep over the regions of Faridpur, Madaripur, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, and Cox's Bazar.

River ports in these areas have been asked to hoist warning signal number 1, it added.

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