No possibility of rain this week: Met office

There are no chances of rain in Bangladesh this week, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has said.

"There is little to no possibility of rain anywhere in Bangladesh in the current week," said Afroza Sultana, assistant meteorologist of BMD.

A heatwave is currently sweeping the country and the temperature is likely to rise further.

The highest temperature in the country today was recorded in Chuadanga, where the mercury soared to a scorching 39°C. The lowest temperature was recorded at 18.2°C in Badalgachhi, Rajshahi.

Yesterday, the temperature in Dhaka was 37.4°C, and it has already risen to 37.9°C today, according to a Met office bulletin.

Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions, and Moulvibazar district, said the met office bulletin.