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DHAKA, March 18, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing from 9:00 am.

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places, said a press release of Bangladesh Meteorological Department here today.

The day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country.

The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 35.0 degrees Celsius at Rangamati in Chattogram division, and today's minimum temperature was 17.5 degrees Celsius at Aricha in Dhaka division. 

The sun sets at 6.09 pm today and rises at 6.04 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

The sun sets at 6:09 pm today while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:04 am tomorrow in Dhaka, BMD release said.