Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the country as a well-marked low currently situated over India moves northeastwards.

In a special weather bulletin issued on Friday, the BMD warned that during the 48 hours from 11am Friday, heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur at several places in the Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Mymensingh divisions.

Meteorologist Shahinul Islam said the well-marked low over southern Chhattisgarh and adjoining areas in India has moved north-northeastwards and is now positioned over northern Chhattisgarh and nearby regions.

He added the weather system may move further north-northeastwards over the next 24 hours and gradually weaken into a...