DHAKA, April 14, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted that rain would occur in different parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing 9 am. 

"Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Sylhet division and at one or two places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Barishal and Chattogram divisions," a Met office bulletin said.

It said weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.

Mild heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Faridpur, Rajshahi, Pabna and Sirajganj and it may continue.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

The highest temperature on Monday was recorded at 37.5 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi and today's minimum temperature is 20.1 degrees Celsius in Rajarhat under Rangpur division. 

The sun sets at 6.20 pm today and rises at 5.38 am tomorrow in Dhaka.