Dhaka, March 16 -- A mild heat wave is currently sweeping across Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Kushtia, and Rangamati, and it is likely to persist in the coming days, affecting the daily comfort levels in these areas, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department's (BMD) latest weather bulletin on Sunday.

Weather forecast: Rain, thundershowers across country as heatwave persists in some areas

Rain and thunder showers, accompanied by temporary gusty and squally winds, are likely to occur at one or two places in Sylhet Division. Elsewhere in the country, the weather will remain dry with a partly cloudy sky, it said.

Weather forecast: Light to moderate rain expected across country; heatwave persists in Rajshahi

The day temperatures...