Gusty winds, rain likely across parts of country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast gusty winds and rain in different parts of the country.

According to a weather bulletin issued for inland river ports on Friday, temporary gusty or squally winds may blow at speeds of 45-60km/h over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogra, Tangail, Mymensingh, Comilla and Sylhet regions by noon.

River ports in these areas have been advised to hoist cautionary signal No 1.

In another forecast valid until Thursday evening, the Met Office said light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely at a few places in Dhaka and Chittagong divisions and at one or two places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barisal and Sylhet divisions.

Moderately heavy to heavy rainfall may also occur in some parts of the country, the forecast added.

The Met Office also said day and night temperatures may rise slightly across the country during the period.