Dhaka, Oct. 24 -- A low-pressure system over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas has intensified into a well-marked low and could develop into a cyclone, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has warned.

In a special weather bulletin issued on Saturday, the department said the system had become a well-marked low-pressure area by 6am and was located over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas. It may move further west-northwest and intensify.

Meteorologist AKM Nazmul Hoque told bdnews24.com that the system could develop into a depression by Saturday and a deep depression within the following one or two days.

"Based on the current weather conditions and model analysis, there is a possibility that it could de...