Mild heatwave to continue: Bangladesh Met office

No relief is in sight as the mild heat wave sweeping through some districts of Bangladesh is likely to continue, said the weather department.

The mild heat wave sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi and Pabna may continue, according to today's weather bulletin by Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

However, light to moderate rains or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, added the bulletin.

Showers are also expected to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions with moderately heavy falls at isolated places over the country, it added.

Day and night temperatures may also remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Thursday's maximum temperature was recorded in Rajshahi at 37.5 degrees, while the minimum was recorded in Rangamati and Feni at 25 degrees.