Dhaka: Cyclone 'Dana', which formed in the Bay of Bengal, has now intensified into a depression from a clear low pressure. It is located about 650 km southeast of Khepu-para in Patuakhali district. The wind speed at the center is 55 km per hour.

As per the forecast, the depression is likely to move northwestwards in the next 2 days. The sea surface water temperature at the current depression in the Bay of Bengal is around 30 degrees Celsius, which is creating a favorable environment for the cyclone to increase in strength.

As the depression moves north and northwestwards, the water temperature will also increase further. As a result, the strength of the depression may continuously increase in the next 3 days and it may turn into a deep depression.

According to the current forecast, Cyclone Dana is likely to hit the coastal areas between Puri in Odisha, India, Sagar Island in West Bengal and Noakhali district in Bangladesh. It is likely to make landfall between 12 noon on 24th October and 12 noon on 25th October.

The cyclone is likely to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm while at sea and make landfall. The maximum wind speed at the time of impact is likely to be 110 to 120 kmph, which is likely to increase to 130 kmph with gusts.

Dhaka: A group of protesters tried to enter Bangabhaban, the residence of President Md. Shahabuddin, by climbing over the security barricades. At that time, the protesters clashed with the police members in charge of Bangabhaban security. Later, the army and PGR members took positions in front of the barricades.

The incident took place at around 8:30 pm on Tuesday (October 22). At that time, the protesters raised several slogans, including fake ones.

On the ground, it was seen that some students who were protesting in front of Bangabhaban demanding the removal of President Md. Shahabuddin suddenly tried to climb over the security barricades and enter. At that time, the protesters were stopped by members of the law enforcement agencies assigned to security.

Leaders and activists of several organizations took positions in front of Bangabhaban since Tuesday afternoon. The protesters include leaders and activists of Inqilab Manch, Raktim July'24, 36 July Parishad, Ziaur Rahman Samaj Kalyan Parishad, and Anti-Fascist Chhatra-Janata Manch.

During the sit-in, the protesters were seen raising various slogans against the President. After the evening, a section of the protesters tried to break the barricade in front of Bangabhaban and move forward, but the police lathicharged them. Tear gas was also seen being thrown at them. Several protesters were injured in this. Later, the protesters attacked the police. Army members are trying to calm them down.

Meanwhile, the Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, Information Advisor Nahid Islam, and IGP Md. Mainul Islam met with Chief Justice Syed Refat Ahmed amid the demand for the resignation of President Md. Sahabuddin.

In a recent interview with a media outlet, the President said that he had heard that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had resigned, but he did not have any documentary evidence or documents in this regard. The President said, "Despite many attempts (to collect the resignation letter), I have failed. Maybe she didn't have time.

A sound grenade thrown by the police in front of Bangabhaban injured 5 people including a journalist.

The incident took place at around 8:15 pm on Tuesday (October 22).

The injured were rescued from the scene and treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

The injured are Barta24.com multimedia reporter Raju Ahmed (25), video journalist Ripon Reza (28), Shyampur Bahumukhi School and College student Faisal Ahmed Vishal (24), hawker Shafiqul Islam (45), and Cumilla Victoria College student Arif Khan (20).

Incidentally, the protesters are protesting in front of Bangabhaban demanding the resignation of President Md. Shahabuddin. At one stage, when they tried to enter Bangabhaban, police and army members stopped them. This further increased tension. It is reported that protesters were injured by sound grenades and shotguns fired by law enforcement officers.

Dhaka: President of the Gono Adhikar Parishad Nurul Haque Nur has said to the agitators protesting in front of Bangabhaban, don’t create chaos by going to Bangabhaban to show your face to the media.

He made this appeal in a post on the social media Facebook on Wednesday (October 23) night.

In the post, Nurul Haque Nur wrote, if the President needs to be removed, he will be removed by following the proper process. Don’t go to Bangabhaban to show your face to the media and create chaos.

It is worth noting that the protesters protested in front of Bangabhaban demanding the resignation of President Md. Shahabuddin. At one stage of the protest, they tried to break the security barricade and enter, but the law enforcement forces prevented them. When the situation became heated, a chase took place between the two sides. Several policemen were injured during this.

The incident took place in front of Bangabhaban around 10 pm on Tuesday (October 22). It is learned that when the protesters tried to break the barricades and enter Bangabhaban at one stage, the army and police stopped them. Some more police members tried to reach the spot to control the situation. At that time, a section of the protesters attacked the police members. Several police members were injured in this. At one stage, a police van was also attacked. The police members in the van were blocked.

A section of the protesters tried to protect the police members. At that time, another section attacked the police members and severely beat the police members. In the face of the attack, some police members dropped their weapons and left. Later, the protesters handed over their weapons to the army.

Meanwhile, 5 protesters, including journalists, were injured in sound grenade and shotgun fire fired by the law enforcement agencies.

The injured are: Barta24.com multimedia reporter Raju Ahmed (25), video journalist Ripon Reza (28), Shyampur Bahumukhi School and College student Faisal Ahmed Vishal (24), hawker Shafiqul Islam (45), and Cumilla Victoria College student Arif Khan (20).