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BMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal divisions

The deep depression over India's West Bengal and adjoining areas is expected to move west-northwestwards and gradually weaken

Light to moderate rain across country; Cyclone ‘Asna’ forms in Arabian Sea

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain across various parts of the country over the next day.

#Guides / How to beat the growing summer heat

As summer temperatures surge, it is crucial to be mindful of the effects of heat on your body and know high-temperature safety tips. An extreme case of hot weather increases the likelihood of dehydration, overheating, and heatstroke. If heatstroke is not treated quickly, it may cause irreversible damage to the brain and other essential organs or even death.

Extreme UV index in Dhaka: Here's how to protect yourself

To protect yourself against the sun’s wrath, here are a few tips.

Scientists still can’t find source of cold air inside blanket

Quantum cold air exists only when a blanket is put on but whenever the blanket is removed for observation, the air magically disappears.

Maritime ports asked to lower signal

Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra are advised to lower signal as the well-marked low over north Chattishghar of India and adjoining area moved Northwestward.

Nor’wester likely in 15 districts

Temporary west-northwesterly ‘Kalbaishakhi’ squall in association with rain or thunder showers and lightning flashes is likely to occur in 15 districts during next 18 hours commencing 1:00pm.

Rain, thundershowers likely over country

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over the country in 24-hour ending tomorrow.

Cold wave likely to continue till Jan 14

The severe cold wave prevailing over Bangladesh makes way for a moderate cold wave which is likely to continue till January 14, met office forecasts.

September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024

BMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal divisions

The deep depression over India's West Bengal and adjoining areas is expected to move west-northwestwards and gradually weaken

August 31, 2024
August 31, 2024

Light to moderate rain across country; Cyclone ‘Asna’ forms in Arabian Sea

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain across various parts of the country over the next day.

April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023

How to beat the growing summer heat

As summer temperatures surge, it is crucial to be mindful of the effects of heat on your body and know high-temperature safety tips. An extreme case of hot weather increases the likelihood of dehydration, overheating, and heatstroke. If heatstroke is not treated quickly, it may cause irreversible damage to the brain and other essential organs or even death.

April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023

Extreme UV index in Dhaka: Here's how to protect yourself

To protect yourself against the sun’s wrath, here are a few tips.

January 8, 2023
January 8, 2023

Scientists still can’t find source of cold air inside blanket

Quantum cold air exists only when a blanket is put on but whenever the blanket is removed for observation, the air magically disappears.

September 8, 2018
September 8, 2018

Maritime ports asked to lower signal

Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra are advised to lower signal as the well-marked low over north Chattishghar of India and adjoining area moved Northwestward.

May 2, 2018
May 2, 2018

Nor’wester likely in 15 districts

Temporary west-northwesterly ‘Kalbaishakhi’ squall in association with rain or thunder showers and lightning flashes is likely to occur in 15 districts during next 18 hours commencing 1:00pm.

April 23, 2018
April 23, 2018

Rain, thundershowers likely over country

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over the country in 24-hour ending tomorrow.

January 9, 2018
January 9, 2018

Cold wave likely to continue till Jan 14

The severe cold wave prevailing over Bangladesh makes way for a moderate cold wave which is likely to continue till January 14, met office forecasts.

June 19, 2017
June 19, 2017

Rain and sufferings to continue for a while

Bangladesh is expected to get rainfall influenced by monsoon in the coming few days, further increasing the sufferings of people.