Dhaka, May 22 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has hoisted local warning signal No. 3 at four seaports as deep convection over the Bay of Bengal threatens to bring gusty winds to coastal regions.

In a special bulletin issued on Thursday, the Met Office said active cloud formations over the Bay and surrounding areas could trigger squally conditions across the northern Bay, coastal districts, and maritime ports.

The ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been instructed to keep local warning signal No. 3 hoisted.

Fishing boats and trawlers in the Bay have been advised to proceed with caution and remain near the coast until further notice.

In its regular weather bulletin on Thursday, the Met Office reported t...