Rain likely in parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing 9 am. 

"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

Day and night temperatures may rise slightly across the country.

The highest temperature on Saturday was recorded at 35.5 degrees Celsius in Srimangal and Feni, while today's minimum temperature is 24 degrees Celsius in Narayanganj. 

In the last 24 hours (till 06 am today), the highest 24 millimetre rainfall occurred in Koyra.

The sun will set at 5:50 pm today and rise at 5:49 am tomorrow in Dhaka.