, May 25 -- As a low pressure looms over the southeastern Bay of Bengal with possibility of developing into a cyclone, fear has gripped the residents along the coastal district of Barguna.

Many embankments remain dangerously fragile and unprotected in the district, triggering worry among the residents of the coastal areas.

The Met Office has warned of cyclone Shakti to hit the coast triggering panic among the residents of Sadar, Patharghata, Bamna, Betagi, Taltali and Amtali upazilas of the district, where many embankments are in vulnerable condition.

Meteorologists predicted that the low formed over the Bay of Bengal may cross the Bangladesh coast between May 24 and May 28.

As the storm approaches, Barguna has been experiencing inter...