A mild heat wave is sweeping through different parts of the country and it may continue to do so in the days ahead, said the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

"A mild heat wave is sweeping over the regions of Rajshahi, Rangamati, Feni, Sitakunda, Jashore, Bagerhat and Patuakhali and it may continue [to do so]."

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.

Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, BMD noted.