Rain forecasted in parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing from 9 am. According to a Met office bulletin issued this morning, "Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna & Sylhet divisions."

The BMD also said weather may remain mainly dry elsewhere over the country. Day and night temperatures may rise slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded at 34.8 degrees Celsius in Jashore and Chandpur while today's minimum temperature is 19.8 degrees Celsius in Jashore. The sun will set at 6.31 pm today and rises at 5.19 am tomorrow in Dhaka.