Meteorological Office
Rain and thundershowers expected across all divisions
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers across all divisions, including Dhaka, within the 24-hour period starting from 9:00 am on Wednesday.
cautionary signal 3 issued at maritime ports
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has said that moderate to heavy rains are likely to occur across the country for the next 5 days. Landslide warning has been issued in hilly areas. Besides, four maritime ports have been advised to hoist local cautionary single number three.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Monsoon wind in 6 regions of country, heat wave to reduce
Southwest monsoon has advanced to Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram, Sylhet, Mymensingh, Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions. As a result, the mild heat wave flowing over nine regions of the country is likely to reduce to some extent.
Jashore experiences country's highest temperature, public life disrupted
The country recorded the highest temperature -- 42.6 degree Celsius in Jashore. The temperature was recorded by the meteorological department of Jashore Bir Sreshtho Matiur Rahman Air Base after 3.00pm on Saturday (April 20).
Current heatwave likely to continue
The prevailing heat wave condition is likely to continue over the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Bagerhat, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia, says met office.