Dhaka, April 10 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain in some places of eight divisions, including Dhaka, of the country in the next 24 hours, commencing at 9:00 am on Thursday.

"Rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal divisions, said a Met Office bulletin.

During this period, day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country, reports UNB citing the bulletin.

Besides, a mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Sirajganj, Maulvibazar, Rangamati, Feni, Chattogram and Patuakhali, and it m...