DHAKA, Aug 15, 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 moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

Besides, it said, moderately heavy falls may occur at places over the country.

Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country.

The highest temperature on Friday was recorded at 36.7 degrees Celsius in Dinajpur, while today's minimum temperature was 24.4 degrees Celsius in Bandarban. 

In the last 24 hours (till 06 am today), the highest 15 millimetre rainfall occurred in Gopalgonj.

The sun sets at 6.32 pm today and rises at 5.34 am tomorrow in Dhaka.