Dhaka, April 14, 2024 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted that the existing mild to moderate heat wave sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and the districts of Nilphamari and Netrokona may spread in the next 24 hours from 9am today.

“Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country,” the weather bulletin said.

Country’s maximum temperature on Saturday was recorded 40.0 degrees Celsius at Rangamati and the minimum temperature today was 20.4 degrees Celsius at Tetulia.

The sun sets at 6:20 PM today and rises at 5:37 AM tomorrow in the capital.