Dhaka, May 15 -- Showers have drenched Dhaka and parts of the country to cool a searing hot spell on the first day of Jaisthya, the second month of Bengali summer, and bring a much-needed respite for citizens amid a heatwave.

The weather is likely to alternate between sunshine and rain over the next week, according to a Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast on Thursday.

Meteorologist Shahinul Islam told bdnews24.com, "Currently, we can see the alternating rain and sunshine which will continue for now, maybe for eight-ten days.

"Also, temperature will come down in some of the places affected by heatwaves," he added.

The regular morning weather bulletin said there may be occasional gusty winds with lightning or rain, accom...