The inaugural programme of 50 industrial units at economic zones across the country has been postponed for the inclement weather due to the Cyclone Sitrang.

Digital communications in the country are likely to be greatly impacted as the cyclone Sitrang approaches and is expected to hit the coastal areas by nightfall on Monday. 

Coastal districts, capital Dhaka and most parts of Bangladesh have been experiencing torrential rains owing to the effects of Cyclone Sitrang.

Power Division has asked all it's subordinate bodies -- in power transmission and distribution segments -- to open control rooms in their respective offices as Cyclone Sitrang approaches.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is monitoring developments centering cyclone Sitrang round the clock and giving necessary instructions to the government officials to minimize possible loss of lives and properties.

Most of the areas of Patuakhali district have been facing power outage since last night (October 23, 2022) due to heavy rain and stormy wind ahead of cyclone Sitrang.

All the vessels anchored at the jetties and the outer anchorage of Chattogram port are being sent to the deeper sea by this afternoon (October 24, 2022) as safety measure ahead of approaching cyclone Sitrang.

Under the influence of cyclone 'Sitrang', Khulna and its adjoining districts have been experiencing heavy rainfall.