DHAKA, Aug 24, 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 Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka & Mymensingh divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

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

Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country.

The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded at 35.5 degrees Celsius in Ishurdi and Chuadanga, while today's minimum temperature was 24.2 degrees Celsius in Sylhet.

In the last 24 hours (till 06 am today), the highest 58 millimetre rainfall occurred in Kutubdia.

The sun sets at 6:24 pm today and rises at 5:37 am tomorrow in Dhaka.