DHAKA, Mar 17, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing from 9:00 am.

Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places, said a BMD press release today. 

The day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the release added. 

The sun sets at 6.08 pm today and rises at 6.05 am tomorrow in Dhaka.