DHAKA, May 2, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing from 9 am. 

A Met office bulletin issued this morning said, "Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at many places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi & Khulna divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Mymensingh, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions." 

The BMD bulletin also said day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

It also added that highest temperature on Friday was recorded at 33.5 degrees Celsius in Ishurdi under Rajshahi division while today's minimum temperature was 19 degrees Celsius in Tetulia and Sylhet.

In the last 24 hours, the highest 134 millimetre of rainfall occurred in Srimangal under Sylhet division.

The sun sets at 6:28 pm today and will rise at 5:23 am tomorrow in Dhaka.