DHAKA, July 24, 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 moderately heavy rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

Besides, it said, heavy to very heavy falls may occur at places over Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions.

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

The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded at 34.3 degrees Celsius in Sayedpur, while today's minimum temperature was 23.5 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. 

In the last 24 hours (till 06 am today), the highest 83 millimetre rainfall occurred in Cox's Bazar.

The sun sets at 6.46 pm today and rises at 5.25 am tomorrow in Dhaka.