DHAKA, April 26, 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. 

"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

It said rain may occur at one or two places over Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions.

Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country. 

The bulletin also said mild heatwave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Dhaka, Madaripur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Patuakhali, Rangamati, Chandpur, Laxmipur, Bandarban and Feni, and it may abate in some places.

The highest temperature on Saturday was recorded at 38.4 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi, and today's minimum temperature is 22.3 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division. 

The sun sets at 6.25 pm today and rises at 5.28 am tomorrow in Dhaka.