Low pressure may form in Bay of Bengal on October 23. It may develop into a strong cyclone by October 23 or 24. If it becomes a cyclone it will be named 'Dana'. It can hit 100 to 120 km per hour along the coast of Bangladesh. This information has been given in the warning of the Meteorological Agency.

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It is known that there is isolated rain across the country under the influence of low pressure created in the Bay of Bengal. There are indications that the low pressure may turn into a cyclone in the next few days. On the other hand, it is not completely certain that the cyclone may hit any coast if it is formed. However, Barisal and Khulna divisions of Bangladesh and Odisha state of India have been reported as possible routes.

It is said that if the cyclone hits any coast of Barisal and Khulna divisions, its speed may be 100 to 120 kilometers per hour. If it hits Odisha in India, its velocity may be 130 to 150 km per hour.

Mostafa Kamal Palash, a PhD researcher on meteorology and climate at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, said in a Facebook post that a cyclone may form in the Bay of Bengal between October 21 and 26, citing the US and European Union weather forecast models. The possible cyclone may be of low or moderate intensity. If a cyclone forms, it may hit the coast on October 24 or 25. However, to specify the time and place, we have to wait until October 20.

Meteorologist Monowar Hossain said that the low pressure that has been created may turn into low pressure. That much is understood so far. Cyclone updates are usually given 24 hours in advance by the Meteorological Department. But now it cannot be said for sure whether this low pressure will turn into a cyclone from the responsible place. However, there is a caveat.