Dhaka, March 31 -- The mild heatwave sweeping over Dhaka and six other districts at the end of March will persist for some time, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

However, parts of Sylhet may experience rain or thunderstorms alongside temporary gusty winds on Tuesday.

Meteorologist Shaheenul Islam said on Monday, "A mild heat wave is flowing through the Rajshahi, Pabna, Jashore, Chuadanga, Dhaka, Faridpur, Patuakhali and Rangamati districts and will continue."

The highest temperature recorded in the 24 hours to 6am on Monday was 37.2 degrees Celsius in Pabna's Ishwardi.

Morning on Eid Day was not particularly hot, with prayer services across the country conducted amid pleasant weather.

Shaheenul said that t...