, Aug. 12 -- pressure area has formed over the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of West Bengal and Bangladesh and it is likely to intensify, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department .

It forecast rains across all eight divisions in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Wednesday.

Light to moderate rain and thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds, are likely to occur at many places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions.

Moderately heavy to heavy rainfall is also likely at places across the country, said a BMD bulletin.

Daytime temperatures may remain nearly unchanged, while nighttime temperatures could fall slightly across t...