DHAKA, May 17, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00 am. 

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

Besides, it said, moderately heavy to heavy falls may occur in places over the Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions.

Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature remains nearly unchanged over the country.

A mild heatwave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Madaripur and Lakshmipur, and it may continue, the bulletin said.

The highest temperature on Saturday was 37 degrees Celsius in Khulna, while today's minimum temperature is 20.5 degrees Celsius in Bogura and Talash under the Rajshahi division. 

The sun sets at 6.35 pm today and rises at 5.15 am tomorrow in Dhaka.