DHAKA, Sept 8, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours, commencing at 9 am. 

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

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

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

The highest temperature on Monday was 35.3 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi, while today's minimum temperature is 24.1 degrees Celsius in Narayanganj. 

In the last 24 hours (till 06 am today), the highest 69 millimetre rainfall occurred in Koyra.

The sun sets at 6:11 pm today and rises at 5:42 am tomorrow in Dhaka.