DHAKA, May 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/squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka & Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over 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, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions.

Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country. 

Mild heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajgonj, Dhaka, Tangail, Khulna, Jashore, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Chandpur & Lakshmipur and it may continue, the bulletin said.

The highest temperature on Wednesday was 37.5 degree Celsius in Ramgati under Chattogram division, while today's minimum temperature is 22.5 degree Celsius in Sylhet. 

The sun sets at 6:37 pm today and rises at 5:15 am tomorrow in Dhaka.