DHAKA, May 12, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecast rain in different parts of the country during the next 24 hours commencing from 9am.

"Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes are likely to occur at a few places over Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions and at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

Day temperature may rise slightly while night temperature may remain nearly unchanged across the country, the bulletin added.

The country's highest temperature on Monday was recorded at 35.5 degrees Celsius in Koyra under Khulna division, while today's minimum temperature was recorded at 20 degrees Celsius in Dhaka.

The sun sets in the capital at 6:33pm today and rises at 5:17am tomorrow.