Dhaka, May 5 -- Daytime temperatures are expected to increase slightly across the country, according to a forecast issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

Night-time temperatures, however, are likely to remain nearly unchanged.

The 120-hour weather forecast, issued at 9:00 am on Monday (5 May), indicates a chance of temporary gusty winds accompanied by lightning or thundershowers in isolated places across all eight divisions-Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet.

In a separate six-hour forecast for Dhaka and surrounding areas, effective from 7:00 am Monday, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy on a temporary basis.

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