The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty winds across most parts of the country in the next 24 hours from 9am Thursday.

Moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions.

A mild heat wave is sweeping parts of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Mymensingh, Sylhet, and districts including Dhaka, which may abate. Day temperatures may drop slightly while night temperatures are expected to remain stable.

Wednesday’s highest temperature was 38°C in Rajarhat, Rangpur, and the lowest was 21.5°C in Tangail.

The sun sets at 6:46 pm today and rises at 5:25 am tomorrow in the capital.