Dhaka, June 14 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday forecasts a mild heatwave is sweeping over the north, north-eastern regions and some parts of the country for the next 24 hours and it may continue.
"Mild heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur, Rashahi and Sylhet divisions and the districts of Tangail, Faridpur, Brahmanbaria, Khulna, Jashore and Chuadanga and it may continue", said the forecast beginning from 9 am.
A trough of low pressure lies over West Bengal to Northwest Bay across southwestern part of Bangladesh. Monsoon is less active over Bangladesh and weak to moderate over North Bay.
Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with temporary gusty winds are likely to occur at a few places over Chattogram and Sylhet...