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Met office forecasts light to moderate rain over parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain with thunder showers and gusty winds across all eight divisions over the next 24 hours. A low-pressure system over Northwest Bay of Bengal may intensify. Southwest monsoon has advanced to several divisions. Day temperatures may rise slightly while night temperatures remain unchanged. Maximum recorded: 36.3°C at Feni.READ FULL

27 May 2025

Mild to moderate heat wave sweeps over parts of country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department reports mild to moderate heat wave sweeping Rajshahi division and districts including Tangail, Faridpur, and others. Rain with lightning and gusty winds is expected in several divisions. Saturday’s maximum temperature reached 38.3°C in Rajshahi, while the minimum was 19°C in Rajarhat, Rangpur. Day and night temperatures are expected to remain unchanged across the country.READ FULL

27 April 2025

BMD forecasts increasing temperatures in 72 hours

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts mostly dry conditions with a partly cloudy sky for the next 72 hours. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly, with no significant rainfall anticipated for the remainder of this month and early next month.READ FULL

25 March 2025

Rain, thunderstorms likely in Dhaka, other districts today, tomorrow

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts rain and thunderstorms across multiple districts, including Dhaka, for today and tomorrow. The highest rainfall in the past 24 hours was 10mm in Bogura. Temporary gusty winds, scattered hailstorms, and moderately heavy to very heavy falls are expected in several divisions. After these two days, rainfall is anticipated to decrease, with temperatures likely rising from Monday.READ FULL

22 March 2025

Met office forecasts rain in Dhaka, five other divisions

The Meteorological Office predicts temporary gusty winds, lightning, rain, and thunderstorms in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions over the next 24 hours. Scattered hailstorms may occur in some areas. Day temperatures are expected to decrease slightly while night temperatures may rise. According to meteorologist Afruza Sultana, this sporadic Nor’wester weather pattern will continue until March 23.READ FULL

20 March 2025

BMD forecasts up to three low pressures in Bay in November

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts up to three low-pressure systems in the Bay of Bengal this November, with one potentially developing into a depression or cyclone. Normal rainfall is expected nationwide, with gradually decreasing temperatures and fog conditions. October saw above-normal rainfall (207mm vs 160mm normal) and temperatures (+1.2°C above average). Three low-pressure systems formed in October, with one becoming Cyclone Dana on October 23.READ FULL

4 November 2024

Light to moderate rain likely: BMD

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts light to moderate rain with gusty winds in Khulna, Rajshahi, and Rangpur divisions, with scattered showers in Barishal, Mymensingh, and Dhaka divisions over the next 24 hours. Cyclone Dana, now a land depression over north Odisha, is weakening. The forecast indicates mainly dry weather with partly cloudy skies in the following 48 hours, with slight temperature rises expected.READ FULL

26 October 2024

Cyclone ‘Dana’ intensifies in Bay of Bengal, may impact Bangladesh’s Sundarbans

Cyclone Dana has formed in the Bay of Bengal and is moving towards India’s Odisha and West Bengal, with possible landfall between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. The storm could affect Bangladesh’s Sundarbans region and may intensify into a severe cyclone. Maritime ports have been advised to hoist distant warning signal no 2, while fishing boats are instructed to stay near the coast. Increased rainfall is expected across Bangladesh tomorrow.READ FULL

23 October 2024

Rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts rain or thundershowers with gusty winds across the country for the next 72 hours. Khulna, Barishal, and Sylhet divisions are likely to experience more rainfall. A low pressure area may form over the central Bay of Bengal around October 22. Friday’s maximum temperature was 35.5°C in Feni, Chattogram, while the minimum was 21.5°C in Dimla, Rangpur. The highest rainfall in the past 24 hours was 115mm in Jashore, Khulna division.READ FULL

19 October 2024

Rain expected in parts of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast rain or thundershowers across the country for 24 hours starting Friday 9am. Dhaka, Khulna, and Sylhet divisions may experience more widespread showers, while other divisions might see isolated rain. Gusty winds may accompany the showers. Day temperatures are expected to decrease slightly, with night temperatures remaining stable. Thursday’s highest temperature was 35.5°C in Feni, while Friday’s lowest was 21.6°C in Tetulia. Barisal recorded the highest rainfall of 53mm in the past 24 hours.READ FULL

18 October 2024

Met office predicts dry weather over country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts mainly dry weather with temporary partly cloudy skies across the country for the next 24 hours. The southwest monsoon has withdrawn, and a low-pressure area has formed over the Southeast Bay of Bengal. Temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged. Sunday’s maximum temperature was 35.2°C in Mongla, while today’s minimum was 23.0°C in Dimla. Maximum rainfall in the last 24 hours was 27mm in Patuakhali. In Dhaka, sunset is at 5:33 PM today and sunrise at 5:56 AM tomorrow.READ FULL

14 October 2024

Rain likely to drench Bangladesh in next 24hrs

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts rain or thundershowers across all divisions in the next 24 hours from Friday 9am. Sylhet division recorded the highest rainfall of 24mm. Light to moderate rain with gusty winds is expected in various regions, with some areas experiencing moderately heavy falls. Day and night temperatures should remain stable, with Mongla recording the highest at 35°C and Sylhet the lowest at 23.8°C. Monsoon remains fairly active over Bangladesh.READ FULL

11 October 2024

BMD: Light to moderate rain likely across Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain across the country in the next 24 hours from Thursday 9am. Rajshahi, Dhaka, and Sylhet divisions will experience widespread showers, while other divisions will see scattered rainfall. The monsoon trough extends through central Bangladesh, with temperatures ranging from 23°C in Chuadanga to 35.3°C in Khepupara. Khumarkhali recorded the highest rainfall at 54mm. Temperature levels are expected to remain stable.READ FULL

10 October 2024

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers likely across country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain in Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, with possible showers in other divisions over the next 24 hours. The monsoon remains fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over the north Bay. Saidpur recorded the highest temperature at 35.5°C, while Netrokona saw maximum rainfall of 50mm. Day and night temperatures are expected to remain stable.READ FULL

9 October 2024

Met office predicts light to moderate rain in 24 hours

Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain across the country, with heavier rainfall expected in Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions. The low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has dissipated. Monsoon conditions are active, with temperatures expected to rise slightly. Rajshahi recorded the highest temperature at 34.2°C, while Rajarhat saw the most rainfall at 164mm in the past 24 hours.READ FULL

6 October 2024

More rainfall expected in next 24hrs

The Bangladesh Met Office predicts widespread light to moderate rainfall across the country, with some areas expecting heavy falls. A low-pressure system is likely to form over Bangladesh and North Bay within 24 hours. Temperatures may drop by 2-4°C nationwide. Wednesday’s highest temperature was 35°C in Sayedpur and Sreemangal, while Thursday’s lowest was 23.2°C in Bandarban. Chittagong recorded the highest rainfall at 120mm.READ FULL

3 October 2024

Rain may continue till Thursday: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts continued rainfall across the country until Thursday. Light to moderate rain with gusty winds is expected in Mymensingh, Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions. Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, and Barishal divisions may experience moderately heavy to heavy falls. Temperatures are predicted to drop by 1-3°C nationwide. Sylhet recorded the highest rainfall of 122mm in the past 24 hours. The weather pattern suggests a wet and cooler period ahead for Bangladesh.READ FULL

30 September 2024

Light to moderate rain likely over different parts of country

Bangladesh’s Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain or thundershowers with gusty winds across various regions. Rangpur division may experience widespread rain, while other areas might see scattered showers. The monsoon trough is active over Bangladesh and moderate over the North Bay. Temperatures are expected to rise by 1-3°C. The highest temperature recorded was 33.0°C at Sitakunda and Kutubdia, while the lowest was 23.4°C at Tetulia. Dinajpur received the highest rainfall of 197mm in the last 24 hours.READ FULL

27 September 2024

Rainfall to continue across the country, may ease tomorrow: BMD

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts continued rainfall across the country, with a slight decrease expected tomorrow. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely in most areas, with some regions experiencing heavy rainfall. The weather is attributed to an active monsoon and a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal. Temperatures are expected to drop slightly. Yesterday’s highest temperature was 36°C in Netrokona, while the highest rainfall of 107mm was recorded in Nilphamari’s Dimla district.READ FULL

25 September 2024

Countrywide rainfall likely in next two days, temperature may fall: BMD

A low pressure system in the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring widespread rainfall to Bangladesh tomorrow and Wednesday, potentially easing the ongoing mild heatwave in parts of the country. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts light to moderate rain in many areas, with some heavy rainfall possible. This weather pattern is likely to reduce temperatures and alleviate the heatwave affecting several divisions and districts. The highest temperature recorded yesterday was 38.5°C in Rangpur.READ FULL

23 September 2024

Rains likely to drench country in next 24hr: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts rain or thundershowers across all divisions in the next 24 hours. Light to moderate showers with gusty winds are expected in various regions, with some areas experiencing moderately heavy rainfall. Rangamati recorded the highest rainfall of 15mm. A mild heat wave affects multiple divisions and districts, likely to continue. Temperatures may remain stable. Sylhet recorded the highest temperature at 38.3°C, while Bandarban had the lowest at 24.8°C.READ FULL

20 September 2024

Thunderstorms, heavy rain expected in major parts of country: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts thunderstorms and heavy rain across much of the country. Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Khulna divisions expect light to moderate rain, with potential heavy falls in Rajshahi, Khulna, and Chattogram. Strong monsoon activity is reported over the north Bay. Temperatures are predicted to rise by 1-2 degrees Celsius nationwide. The weather bulletin indicates widespread unsettled conditions throughout Bangladesh.READ FULL

17 September 2024

BMD forecasts light to moderate rain across country in next 24hrs

Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain across the country in the next 24 hours. Most areas in Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions may experience heavy rainfall. A depression over northeast Madhya Pradesh is moving north-northwestwards. The monsoon is active over Bangladesh and strong over the North Bay. Temperatures may drop by 1-2°C. A low-pressure area is expected to form over coastal Bangladesh and the North Bay within 24 hours.READ FULL

12 September 2024

Moderately heavy to heavy falls in parts of country

Bangladesh Weather Update: Many areas expect light to moderate rain with gusty winds, particularly in Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. A low pressure system over the Bay of Bengal may intensify. Monsoon is active across the country. Yesterday’s highest temperature was 35.5°C in Khulna, while the lowest today was 23.8°C in Bogura. Maximum rainfall of 86mm was recorded at Ambagan. Slight rise in day temperatures expected. In Dhaka, sunset is at 6:11 PM and tomorrow’s sunrise at 5:42 AM.READ FULL

6 September 2024

Rain forecast countrywide for next 24 hours; low pressure in Bay of Bengal

Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain across the country, with heavier rainfall expected in Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions over the next 24 hours. A low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, and the monsoon is active over Bangladesh. The highest rainfall of 76mm was recorded in Nilphamari’s Dimla, while Dhaka experienced 11mm. Day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged. Wind speeds in Dhaka are predicted to be 8-12 km/h from the west or northwest.READ FULL

5 September 2024

Met office predicts rain across country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate and moderately heavy rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind across all eight divisions of the country in the next 24 hours. The forecast indicates rain and thundershowers are expected to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, with the possibility of moderately heavy falls at some locations. Day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged.READ FULL

2 September 2024

Moderately to heavy falls likely over parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain or thundershowers with gusty winds across the country. Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions may experience more rainfall, with moderately heavy falls in some areas. A low-pressure system lies over the West Central Bay, influencing weather patterns. The monsoon is less active over Bangladesh but moderate over the North Bay. Temperatures may rise slightly. Thursday’s highest temperature was 36.5°C in Sirajganj, while the lowest was 24.8°C in Bandarban. Maximum rainfall of 27mm was recorded in Rangamati.READ FULL

30 August 2024

Met office predicts rain over the country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rainfall with occasional heavy showers across all eight divisions in the next 24 hours. Gusty winds may accompany the rain. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly. Yesterday’s highest temperature was 36.2°C in Sayedpur, Rangpur, while the lowest today was 24.0°C in Bandarban, Chattogram. Maijdee Court, Chattogram recorded 58mm rainfall in the last 24 hours. In Dhaka, sunset is at 6:19 pm today and sunrise at 5:40 am tomorrow. READ FULL

29 August 2024

Rain likely across country in next 72 hours: Met office

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers across the country over the next 72 hours, with the possibility of moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall at different places. The highest 24-hour rainfall of 193mm was recorded in Sitakunda. The monsoon is currently active over Bangladesh and strong over the North Bay of Bengal. BSS

21 August 2024

BMD forecasts light to moderate rain across country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain across the country for the next 24 hours starting 9:00am. Most areas in all eight divisions may experience rain or thundershowers, with some places expecting moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall. Temporary gusty or squally winds may accompany the showers. Day and night temperatures are likely to remain stable throughout Bangladesh during this period. UNB

20 August 2024

BMD forecasts light to moderate rain across country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain or thundershowers across the country for 24 hours from Thursday 10am. Most areas in six divisions and many places in Rajshahi and Dhaka divisions may experience rain with gusty winds. Some areas could see moderately heavy to heavy rainfall. Temperatures may slightly decrease. Ramgati recorded the highest rainfall of 39mm in the previous 24 hours. Dhaka Tribune

8 August 2024

Rain, thundershowers likely across Bangladesh: Met office

Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rain or thundershowers across the country within 24 hours. Most divisions, including Rangpur, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet, are likely to experience rainfall with gusty winds. Rajshahi and Dhaka divisions may see scattered showers. Some areas could face moderately heavy to heavy rainfall. Temperatures are expected to remain stable nationwide. UNB

6 August 2024

Light to moderate rain likely across country: BMD

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty winds in several divisions across the country. Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions are expected to experience rainfall in a few places, while Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal divisions may see rain in one or two locations. Moderately heavy rainfall is anticipated in specific areas of Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions. Day temperatures are likely to rise slightly, while night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged throughout the country. BD Pratidin

16 July 2024

Country may see light to moderate rain over next 24hrs: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rain across the country in the next 24 hours. Light to moderate showers with gusty winds are expected in most divisions, with heavy rainfall possible in Rangpur. Jashore recorded 120mm rainfall in the past day. Temperatures may rise slightly. Pabna’s Ishwardi saw the highest temperature at 34.2°C, while Bandarban had the lowest at 24.3°C. The monsoon remains active over Bangladesh. Source UNB

7 July 2024

Weather forecast: Rain and thundershower likely across all divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rainfall across all eight divisions in the next 24 hours. Light to moderate rain with gusty winds is expected, with some areas experiencing heavy to very heavy falls. Monsoon is active over Bangladesh and strong in the North Bay. Temperatures are likely to remain stable. Rainfall activity may decrease in the next 72 hours. Yesterday’s maximum temperature was 34.2°C in Bhola, while today’s minimum was 23.5°C in Bandarban. UNB

3 July 2024

All divisions may experience raining until Tuesday morning

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate and heavy to very heavy rainfall with gusty winds across all eight divisions in the next 24 hours. The monsoon is active over Bangladesh and strong over the North Bay. Temperatures may fall slightly. The rainfall is expected to continue for the next 72 hours. Monday’s highest temperature was 33.8°C in Jashore, while the lowest was 23.8°C in Bandarban. Source UNB

1 July 2024