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DHAKA, June 26, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers in different parts of the country during the next 24 hours commencing at 9 am.

"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning are 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.

It said moderately heavy to heavy rainfall may occur at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.

Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged.

A mild heatwave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Rajshahi and Nilphamari and is likely to continue, the bulletin said.

The country's highest temperature on Thursday was recorded at 37.4 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi, while today's minimum temperature was 22 degrees Celsius in Nikli of Kishoreganj.

The sun sets at 6:50 pm today and rises at 5:13 am tomorrow in Dhaka.