Dhaka, May 28 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department had forecast heavy (44-88mm /24hrs) to very heavy (> 88mm/24hrs) rainfall at many places over in six divisions due to the influence of a low over the Bay of Bengal.

It predicted rains in Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in 48 hours commencing 6 pm on Wednesday.

Rains, thunder showers with lightning likely in all divisions in next 24hr: BMD

"The low-pressure over Northwest Bay and adjoining area intensified into a well-marked low over the same area. It is likely to intensify further," said a Met office bulletin.

Due to very heavy rainfall landslide may occur at places over the hilly districts of Chattogram, Rangamati, Bandarban, Khagrachari and Co...