Different parts of Bangladesh are experiencing a heatwave, including the capital Dhaka.
A mild heatwave is sweeping across Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, and the districts of Dhaka, Tangail, Faridpur, Kishoreganj, Comilla, Feni and Kushtia, which may abate from some places, said a met office forecast for the 24 hours from 9am on Wednesday.
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at many places in Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions, and at a few places in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions, with moderately heavy falls at places across the country.
Day temperature may fall slightly, and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged.
The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 38.4 degrees Celsius in Bogra, while the lowest temperature on Wednesday was 24.6 degrees in Kutubdia.
Maximum rainfall for the last twenty-four hours till 6am on Wednesday was recorded at 50 millimetres in Kutubdia.
The sun sets at 6:12 pm today and rises at 5:42 am tomorrow in the capital.