BSS, Dhaka, on Tuesday, Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rain or thundershower with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00 am.

"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna & Barishal divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Rajshahi & Mymensingh divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country, the bulletin said.

The highest temperature on Monday was recorded 35.1 degrees Celsius in Mongla under Khulna Division, while today's minimum temperature was recorded 23.5 degrees Celsius in Bandarban.

The sun sets at 6:50 pm today and rises at 5:13 am tomorrow in the capital.