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DHAKA, Apr 2, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted mild heatwave in the western part of the country in next 24 hours commencing from 9 am. 

A Met office bulletin said this morning "Mild heat wave may sweep over the western part of the country.

It also predicted rain in different parts of the country.

"Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions," the bulletin added. 

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. 

Day and night temperatures may rise by 1-2 degrees Celsius over the country.

The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 36.8 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi while today's minimum temperature was 19.7 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division. 

The sun sets at 6.14 pm today and expect to rise at 5.49 am tomorrow in Dhaka.