Dhaka, April 17 -- The rain seen in Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh since the start of Boishakh, the first month of the Bengali calendar, is likely to continue on Friday.

However, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts that the temperature may rise further after the rain.

Meteorologist Afroza Sultana told bdnews24.com on Thursday afternoon, "It is raining in Dhaka and other parts of the country. There is a possibility of rain tomorrow. Temperatures are expected to rise on Sunday or Monday after the rainfall eases."

Meanwhile, the sky became cloudy and it began to rain in the capital around noon on Thursday, causing suffering for the poor who often work outside but offering much-needed relief from the sweltering he...