Dhaka: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours, commencing at 9 am. 'Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the day temperature may fall slightly while the night temperature is expected to remain nearly unchanged across the country. The weather bulletin also highlighted that the highest temperature on Thursday was recorded in Srimangal of the Sylhet division, reaching 36.6 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature today was noted as 23.7 degrees Celsius in Tetulia of the Rangpur division.
The report further detailed that Tetulia experienced the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours, recording 80 millimeters till 6 am today. Residents of Dhaka can expect the sun to set at 6:07 pm today and to rise again at 5:44 am tomorrow.