DHAKA, May 23, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country during the next 24 hours from 9 am. 

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

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

The bulletin also forcasted day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. 

Mild heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Madaripur, Gopalganj, Rajshahi, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni, Lakshmipur, Bandarban, Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira, Jashore, Chuadanga & Patuakhali and it may abate from some places, the bulletin added..
 

The highest temperature on Friday was recorded at 37 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi, Ramgati and Mongla, while the minimum temperature recorded today was 22 degrees Celsius in Nikli, Saidpur and Sylhet. 

The sun sets at 6:38 pm today and rises at 5:12 am tomorrow in Dhaka.