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

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

Besides, it said, moderately heavy to heavy falls may occur at places over the country.

Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, the bulletin said.

The highest temperature on Tuesday was 36.6 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while today's minimum temperature is 22 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. 

The sun sets at 6.50 pm today and rises at 5.12 am tomorrow in Dhaka.