The depression over Southeast Bay and adjoining Southwest Bay moved northwards over the same area and is likely to move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a cyclonic storm by Monday.
At noon on Sunday, it now lies about 1505km Southwest of Chittagong, 1435km Southwest of Cox's Bazar, 1460km Southwest of Mongla and 1430km Southwest of Payra, said a Met Office bulletin.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 44 km of the depression center is about 40 kph, rising to 50 kph in gusts or squalls. Sea will remain moderate near the depression center.
Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant cautionary signal No. 1.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to come close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.
