DHAKA, May 5, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecast light to moderate rain or thunder showers in different parts of the country over the next 24 hours, commencing from 9:00 am.

A Met office bulletin issued this morning said: "Light to moderate rain or thunder showers, accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning flashes, are likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, and at one or two places over Dhaka, Rajshahi and Chattogram divisions."

The bulletin added that moderately heavy rainfall may occur at places over the country.

According to the Met office, a trough of low pressure persists from West Bengal to the North Bay.

Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged across the country.

The highest temperature on Monday was recorded at 35.2 degrees Celsius in Satkhira under Khulna division, while today's minimum temperature was recorded at 20.5 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division.

In the capital, the sun will set at 6:29 pm today and rise at 5:21 am tomorrow.