DHAKA, May 15, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country during the next 24 hours beginning from 9 am.

"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes are likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, at a few places over Rajshahi and Dhaka divisions and at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

The bulletin also forecast moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions.

Day and night temperatures may rise slightly across the country, it added.

The country's highest temperature on Thursday was recorded at 36.5 degrees Celsius in Khulna, while today's minimum temperature was 19.8 degrees Celsius at Nikli in Dhaka division.

The sun will set at 6:34 pm today and rise at 5:16 am tomorrow in the capital.