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DHAKA, July 17, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department today predicted rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am.

"Light to moderate rain/thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Sylhet & Chattogram divisions; at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi & Barishal divisions and at a few places over Khulna division with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

Day temperature may fall by 1-2 degrees Celsius over Dhaka, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said.

The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded 35 degrees Celsius in Rangamati, while today's minimum temperature was 23.5 degrees Celsius in Tangail.

The sun sets at 6:48 pm today and rises at 5:21 am tomorrow in the capital.