Dhaka, April 6 -- The last week of the Bengali month of Chaitra may see some relief from the heat, but it will be rather short-lived, according to the forecast by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

Temperatures may fall slightly on Sunday and Monday but will begin climbing again from Apr 9, according to meteorologist Tariful Newaz Kabir.

"There is the possibility of scattered rain in Dhaka around Apr 7 and Apr 8. But it is not possible to say exactly where it may be."

Eid-ul-Fitr may fall on Apr 11. The heat may persist around then, Kabir said.

"So far we believe that the current temperatures will persist during Eid. Chances of rain are very low."

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