A mild to moderate heatwave is currently affecting several regions across the country and is expected to persist, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

In its latest bulletin, the Met office said the heatwave is sweeping over Khulna division and districts including Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Feni, Lakshmipur, Rangamati, Bandarban and Patuakhali.

The forecast also indicates the possibility of rain or thundershowers, accompanied by gusty winds and lightning, in isolated areas of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions within the next 24 hours. Some places may also experience hail.

Elsewhere in the country, the weather is expected to remain mainly dry with partly cloudy skies.

Daytime temperatures may rise slightly, while night-time temperatures are likely to remain largely unchanged.

On Thursday, the highest temperature was recorded at 38°C in Jashore, while Friday`s lowest temperature was 23.3°C in Tetulia under Rangpur division.

In Dhaka, the sun is set to go down at 6:24 PM on Friday and rise at 5:29 AM on Saturday.