The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast rain or thunderstorms accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning in several parts of the country over the next 24 hours from 9:00am today.

According to a Met office bulletin, a few places in Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions may experience rain or thunderstorms, while one or two places in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions could also receive showers.

Moderately heavy to heavy rainfall is likely at some places in Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions, the bulletin said.

The Met office also said daytime temperatures may rise slightly across the country, while night temperatures are likely to remain nearly unchanged.