Rain likely in parts of country

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

Besides, it said, moderately heavy to heavy falls may occur at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions. Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall slightly over the country. Mild heatwave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajgonj, Chandpur, Laxmipur & Patuakhali and it may continue, the bulletin said.

The highest temperature on Saturday was 37.4 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while the minimum temperature recorded today was 20.5 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. The sun sets at 6:39 pm today and rises at 5:12 am tomorrow in Dhaka.