Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in next 24 hours commencing from 9 am. 

"Light to moderately heavy rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

Besides, it said, heavy to very heavy falls may occur over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions.

Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. 

The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 33.8 degrees Celsius in Ishurdi under Rajshahi division, while today's minimum temperature was 23.5 degree Celsius in Sylhet. 

In the last 24 hours (till 06 am today), the highest 314 millimetre rainfall occurred in Bandarban, followed by 287 mm in Rangamati, 284 mm in Chattogram and 264 mm in Nikli of Kishoreganj.  

The sun sets at 6.50 pm today and rises at 5.18 am tomorrow in Dhaka.