Dhaka, April 8 -- A low-pressure system has formed over the Bay of Bengal, with meteorologists forecasting a potential intensification into a depression.

Experts, however, say that apart from rainfall from Thursday, the low-pressure system is unlikely to significantly affect Bangladesh.

On Monday, Shahinul Islam, a meteorologist at the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, said: "The low pressure formed in the evening."

"There is a possibility of it developing into a depression. But the chance of it turning into a cyclone is very low. We expect light winds and an increase in rainfall around the 10th of April."

In its regular weather bulletin, the department said temporary gusty winds accompanied by lightning or thunderstorms may occur...