Dhaka, April 2 -- A mild heatwave us sweeping through the Rajshahi, Dinajpur, Syedpur and Chuadanga divisions, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) says.

The BMD's forecast says the heatwave, the first in the season, is likely to continue.

Meanwhile, Sylhet experienced 5mm of rainfall from 6am to 9am on Wednesday. In addition, 40mm of rain was recorded in Sylhet over the last 24 hours, said Meteorologist Shahnaz Sultana.

Shahnaz said the weather in the country would remain largely dry with a partially cloudy sky on Thursday. However, the day and night temperatures may increase slightly.

Rain with thunderstorms and temporary gusts of wind is expected in some parts of the Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, and Sylhet divisions on Friday...