Rainfall accompanied by temporary gusty winds is anticipated in several areas nationwide over the 24-hour period commencing at 9 am on Friday, per a bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely at scattered locations across Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, and Sylhet divisions, as well as isolated areas within Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions.

Additionally, moderately heavy precipitation may occur at certain spots throughout the country.

Both daytime and nighttime temperatures are expected to register a slight decline nationwide.

The weather forecast indicates that the monsoon remains fairly active across southern and eastern regions of Bangladesh while demonstrating weak activity over the northern Bay of Bengal.

Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon has retreated from the nation's western territories and is projected to fully withdraw from the remaining regions within the coming 24 hours.

Over the preceding 24-hour period, the highest national temperature reached 34.5 degrees Celsius, recorded jointly in Feni and Ramgati under Lakshmipur district.

Conversely, Tetulia in Panchagarh recorded the lowest temperature at 20.5 degrees Celsius earlier this day.

In the capital, winds are currently sweeping from the south and southwest at velocities ranging between 5 and 10 kilometers per hour, with relative humidity standing at 89 percent as of 6 am on Friday.

The maximum rainfall registered across the country in the 24 hours leading up to 6 am on this day occurred in Ishwardi, measuring 63 millimeters.

Sunset in Dhaka is scheduled for 5:38 pm on Friday, followed by sunrise at 5:53 am on Saturday.