DHAKA, Aug 17, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing at 9 am. 

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

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

Day temperature may fall by 1-2 degrees Celsius and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

The highest temperature on Sunday was 35.5 degrees Celsius in Mymensingh, while today's minimum temperature is 24.2 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. 

In the last 24 hours (till 06 am today), the highest 145 millimeter rainfall occurred in Teknaf.

The sun sets at 6.30 pm today and rises at 5.35 am tomorrow in Dhaka.