DHAKA, Aug 19, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing from 9 am. 

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

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

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

The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 35 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while today's minimum temperature was 24 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. 

In the last 24 hours (till 06 am today), the highest 90 millimetre rainfall occurred in Cox's Bazar.

The sun sets at 6:29 pm today and rises at 5:33 am tomorrow in Dhaka.