Dhaka, April 12 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department says temperatures will continue to rise across the country, but the start of the Bangla New Year may also bring rain.

"Daytime temperatures may rise a bit," said meteorologist Bazlur Rashid on Friday. "Temperatures will be higher in the Rajshahi, Jashore, Kushtia, Rangamati, and Bandarban districts."

The highest temperature recorded across the country on Thursday was 40 degrees Celsius in Rangamati.

A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping through Bandarban, the Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Moulvibazar, Chattogram, Rangamati, and Feni districts as well as the Barishal Division.

This will continue on Friday, the BMD said. The weather will largely remain dry across the country w...