, July 10 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall in Dhaka, Rajshahi , Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions in 24 hours commencing 9am on Thursday.

"Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions," said a Met office bulletin.

The low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining area persists.

The axis of monsoon trough runs through Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, centre...