Central Desk
Cyclone Sitrang lashes Bangladesh coast
Cyclone Sitrang started making impact on Bangladesh coast on Monday as the wind speed rose and moderate to heavy rains increased from afternoon.
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Due to the impact of Cyclone Sitrang, the color of the sky suddenly has changed to red in the coastal district of Satkhira on Monday evening.
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All examinations under National University (NU), scheduled for tomorrow, have been postponed due to cyclone Sitrang.
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3 coastal airports to remain closed over cyclone Sitrang
Three airports at Bangladesh’s coastal belt in Shah Amanat International Airport, Cox's Bazar Airport, and Barisal airport will remain closed till 12 pm on Tuesday due to the heavy rainfall and upcoming cyclone Sitrang.
PM for taking all out preparation to face cyclone 'Sitrang'
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is taking information from the field levels and giving requisite instructions to the authorities concerned aimed at protecting lives and properties from the severe cyclone 'Sitrang' that may hit Bangladesh coastal areas tomorrow.
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Cyclone Sitrang likely to hit by midnight or early Tuesday
Cyclone Sitrang is likely to intensify further, move in a north, north-easterly direction and cross Barishal-Chattogram coast near Khepupara by midnight or early Tuesday, the latest Met office bulletin said.
Cyclone Sitrang: Shelter centres ready in coastal districts ahead of landfall
As the deep depression over the Bay is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm, the local administrations in 19 coastal districts have started preparing shelter centres and alerting the locals.