<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal No 3 as the deep depression over Westcentral Bay and adjoining area moved slightly North-Northeastwards and lies in the same area.</b></span><br></div><div><br></div><div>At 12 pm on Monday, it was centred about 755 kms West-Southwest of Chattogram port, 710 kms West-Southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 630 kms Southwest of Mongla port and 630 kms Southwest of Payra port, said a Met office bulletin.</div><div><br></div><div>It is likely to move North-Northwestwards and intensify further.</div><div><br></div><div>Under its influence deep convection is taking place over North Bay.</div><div><br></div><div>Squally weather may affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh, said the bulletin.</div><div><br></div><div>Maximum sustained wind speed within 48 kms of the deep depression centre is about 50 kph rising to 60 kph in gusts or squalls.</div><div><br></div><div>Sea will remain rough near the deep depression centre.</div><div><br></div><div>All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain close to the coast, so that they can take shelter within very short notice.</div><div><br></div><div>They are also advised not to venture into the deep sea. According to UNB reports&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>