DHAKA, Aug 20, 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 Rangpur, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

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

Day and night temperatures may rise slightly over the country. 

The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 35.4 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while today's minimum temperature was 24.4 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. 

In the last 24 hours (till 06 am today), the highest 26 millimetre rainfall occurred in Rangamati.

The sun sets at 6:28 pm today and rises at 5:36 am tomorrow in Dhaka.