Dhaka: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing from 9 am. "Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Chattogram and Barishal divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, 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 rise slightly, while the night temperature is expected to remain nearly unchanged across the country. The highest temperature on Friday was recorded at 36.5 degrees Celsius in Ramgati, and today's minimum temperature was 23.8 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In the last 24 hours, Kutubdia received the highest rainfall at 27 millimeters. Meanwhile, residents in Dhaka can expect the sun to set at 5:58 pm today and rise at 5:47 am tomorrow.
