DHAKA, June 16, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing 9 am. 

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

Besides, it said, moderately heavy to heavy falls may occur at places over the country.

Mild heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Jashore, Chuadanga, Kushtia & Khulna and it may continue, the bulletin said.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

The highest temperature on Monday was 37.5 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi, while today's minimum temperature is 22.3 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. 

The sun sets at 6.48 pm today and rises at 5.11 am tomorrow in Dhaka.