*  To observe different meteorological parameters both for surface and upper
   air all over Bangladesh round the clock.

*  To prepare and analyse all weather charts and to make interpretation on
    the basis of analyses.

*  To provide weather forecasts for public, farmers, mariners and aviators on
    routine basis and also to issue warnings for severe weather phenomena
    such as tropical cyclones, tornadoes, nor’westers, heavy rainfall, etc.

*  To maintain surveillance of weather radars for probing impending tropical
   cyclones, nor’westers and tornadoes.

*  To exchange meteorological data, forecasts and warnings to meet
   national and international requirements.

*  To receive round the clock satellite imageries for timely use in operational
   meteorology.

*  To extract, maintain quality control, process, archive and publish climatic
   data for use of various interested agencies at home and abroad.