DHAKA, May 18, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing 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 Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions; at a few places over Rangpur, Dhaka & Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Khulna & Barishal divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

Besides, it said, moderately heavy to heavy falls may occur at places over Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions.

Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country.

Mild heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Madaripur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Lakshmipur, Khulna, Satkhira & Jashore, and it may continue, the bulletin said.

The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded 36.6 degrees Celsius in Koyra under Khulna division, while today's minimum temperature is 20.5 degrees Celsius in Tangail. 

The sun sets at 6.35 pm today and rises at 5.14 am tomorrow in Dhaka.