Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over
country and it may further continue, said a weather forecast issued by the
Bangladesh Metrology Department here today.

"Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka,
Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and it may continue ",
according to the weather forecast valid for next 24 hours beginning from 9am
this morning.

Even the weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the
country, it said, adding that day and night temperature may rise slightly
over the country.

Trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies
over South Bay.

Country's maximum temperature on Wednesday was recorded 39.7 degrees Celsius
at Chuadanga while the lowest temperature today was recorded 18.5 degrees
Celsius at Tetulia. No rainfall recorded across the country during the last
24 hours.

The sun sets at 6:19 PM today and rises at 5:39 AM tomorrow in the capital.