DHAKA, Aug 18, 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 most places over Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh & Dhaka 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 and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

The highest temperature on Monday was recorded at 33.5 degrees Celsius in Rajarhat under Rangpur division, while today's minimum temperature was 23.9 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. 

In the last 24 hours (till 06 am today), the highest 183 millimetre rainfall occurred in Teknaf.

The sun sets at 6:29 pm today and rises at 5:35 am tomorrow in Dhaka.