DHAKA, Aug 28, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing from 9 am.

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

Besides, it said, moderately heavy falls may occur at places over the country. The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded at 37.0 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi, while today's minimum temperature was 24.2 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. 

In the last 24 hours (till 06 am today), the highest 47 millimeter rainfall occurred in Nikli of Kishoreganj district under Dhaka division. The sun sets at 6:21 pm today and rises at 5:39 am tomorrow in Dhaka.