Met office predicts rain across country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Thursday predicted rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00 am.

"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, reports BSS, citing the bulletin.

The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded 32.5 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur Division, while today's minimum temperature was 23 degrees Celsius in Tangail.

The sun sets at 6:48 pm today and rises at 5:12 am tomorrow in the capital.