Rain likely in the country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Wednesday predicted rain or thunder showers with intense lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind at seven divisions of the country during next 24 hours beginning at 9:00 am today.  

"Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Khulna and Barishal divisions," said a Met Office bulletin issued this morning.

Meanwhile, a mild heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Gopalgonj, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni, Pabna, Rajshahi, Barishal and Patuakhali and it may abate from some places.

Besides, day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, the bulletin added. 

Country's maximum temperature on Tuesday was recorded by 37.6 degrees Celsius at Jashore in the Khulna division and minimum temperature today was recorded by 23.5 degrees Celsius in Chattogram. 

The sun sets at 6:39 pm today and rises at 5:12 am tomorrow in the capital.