Bangladesh, Nov. 9 -- The cyclonic storm 'Bulbul' is gradually becoming stronger and it is likely to hit the country's coastal regions in the early hours of Sunday, said meteorologists.

The storm remained in the West Central Bay on Friday noon with an intensifying speed of 100-120 kph (kilometre per hour). It was gradually approaching towards the Northern Bay.

It is set to hit the costal parts of West Bengal of India and Bangladesh after Saturday midnight, according to the met offices of India and Bangladesh.

Mongla and Payra ports have been advised to keep hoisted warning signal number seven, Chattogram signal no six, and Cox's Bazar local signal no four until 8.00 pm on Friday.

Following the issuance of danger signals, authorities of ...