United News of Bangladesh

A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping  large parts of Bangladesh  including Dhaka, leaving life severely disrupted amid intense sunshine and high humidity. The extreme weather has made daily life increasingly difficult, particularly for outdoor workers such as agricultural labourers, rickshaw pullers and construction workers who are bearing the worst of the heat. The highest temperature was recorded at 38.5 in Dinajpur on Wednesday. “We are constantly sweating and we are earning less. If we had enough food at home, we would not work under such conditions, but we have no choice. My income is now less than half of what it used to be,” said rickshawpuller Ahsahullah of Shahjahanpur area. “The scorching heat wave is likely to continue for another day. However, people in the northern parts of the country may experience a slight drop in temperature from today,” BMD meteorologist Bazlur Rashid told UNB.

Rainfall across Bangladesh is likely to remain below normal in June while both day and night temperatures are expected to stay above average, according to the long-range weather forecast prepared by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The forecast was finalised at a meeting of the Expert Team on Long-Range Weather Forecasting held at the Storm Warning Centre in Dhaka on Monday. During the meeting, experts analysed various meteorological data and information from May 2026 including weather observations, upper-air weather patterns, atmospheric charts, climate model outputs, and the Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) associated with El Niño and La Niña conditions, said BMD. Forecasts and guidance from World Meteorological Organization (WMO)-recognised institutes and Global Producing Centres (GPCs), including ECMWF, JMA, NOAA, IRI-Columbia University, the APEC Climate Centre (APCC), RIMES and C3S, were also taken into consideration. According to the forecast, rainfall is likely to remain below normal across the country during June. Meteorologists predicted that one to two low-pressure systems may form over the Bay of Bengal during the month with one of them having the potential to intensify into a monsoon depression. The southwest monsoon is expected to set in over Bangladesh during the first half of June, it said. The country may experience light to moderate thunderstorms on five to seven days during the month. Both daytime and nighttime temperatures are likely to remain above normal nationwide, the forecast said. It also indicated the possibility of two to three mild to moderate heatwaves in parts of the country. Mild heatwaves occur when temperatures range between 36°C and 37.9°C, while moderate heatwaves are recorded when temperatures range between 38°C and 39.9°C. The country's major rivers are expected to flow within normal levels throughout June. However, isolated heavy rainfall may cause temporary rises in water levels in rivers across the northern, northeastern and southeastern regions. In the agricultural outlook, experts forecast average daily evaporation rates of 3.5 to 5.5 millimetres and average daily sunshine duration of 6.0 to 8.0 hours during the month.

Bangladesh is likely to experience 1-3 heatwaves including one severe heatwave (40°C–41.9°C) and thunderstorms  in the current month. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued its monthly weather outlook for May, forecasting a mix of heatwaves, thunderstorms, and generally normal rainfall across the country. The outlook was finalised during a meeting of the Expert Team on Long-Range Weather Forecasting held on Sunday at the Storm Warning Centre in Dhaka. The team reviewed April’s weather data alongside global and regional climate indicators before preparing the forecast. Besides, rainfall is expected to remain normal nationwide. However, the country may witness 5 to 8 days of light to moderate thunderstorms  including 2 to 3 days of severe thunderstorms accompanied by hail in some areas. Meteorologists also predict the formation of 1 to 2 low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal, with at least one having the potential to intensify into a depression or cyclone. Both daytime and nighttime temperatures are expected to stay within normal ranges throughout May. Major rivers across the country are also likely to maintain normal flow levels. However, temporary rises in water levels may occur in the northern, northeastern, and southeastern regions due to isolated heavy rainfall. For the agricultural sector, BMD forecasts average daily evaporation rates of 3.5 to 5.5 mm and daily sunshine duration of 5.5 to 7.5 hours, conditions considered generally favorable for crop growth during this period. The BMD said the forecast is based on detailed analysis of weather observations, upper-level weather patterns, various atmospheric charts, climate models, the SOI (El Niño and La Niña conditions), and May weather forecasts from WMO-recognized institutes and Global Producing Centers (GPCs) including ECMWF, JMA, NOAA, IRI-Columbia University, the APEC Climate Centre (APCC), RIMES, and C3S.

Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning flashes are likely in different parts of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Saturday, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) . The Met Office said many places in Mymensingh, Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions are expected to experience rainfall and a few places in Rangpur, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions may also see similar weather condition, it said. Moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at places over Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, the forecast added. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged across the country.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department(BMD) predicted light to moderate rains in parts of the country including Rangpur, Mymensingh and  Sylhet divisions in 24 hours from 9am on Sunday. “Rains or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes are likely over Rangpur, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and  Sylhet divisions,”said a Met office bulletin. Besides, the mild heat wave sweeping over Khulna division and Dhaka, Madaripur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Patuakhali, Rangamati, Bandarban, Chandpur, Laxmipur & Feni districts may abate from some places. Day temperature may fall by (1-2)°C over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions and it may fall slightly elsewhere over the country. Night temperature may fall slightly over the country.

A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over different parts of the country, including Dhaka and it may continue, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Wednesday. “A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi division and the districts of Tangail, Faridpur, Lakshmipur, Khulna, Jashore and Kushtia and it may continue,” said a Met office bulletin. Besides, rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at one or two places over Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. The highest temperature of 39.5°C was recorded in Rajshahi on Tuesday. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Besides, a trough of low lies from West Bengal to North Bay.

An earthquake shook Dhaka and surrounding areas early Tuesday morning, causing brief panic among residents, although no damage was reported. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), the tremor occurred at 6:37:36am and was of moderate intensity. The epicentre was located near the border with Manipur, approximately 436 kilometres northeast of the BMD seismic monitoring centre in Agargaon, Dhaka. The quake measured 5.0 on the Richter scale, based on preliminary readings from the meteorological office. Although the sudden tremor startled many people in the capital and nearby districts, authorities confirmed that there have been no reports of casualties or structural damage so far.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes in parts of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Monday. “Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Dhaka, Rajshahi, Rangpur and Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places,” said a Met office bulltin. There is also a chance of hailstorms at isolated places, it added. Weather elsewhere in the country may remain mainly dry with a temporarily partly cloudy sky. Day and night temperatures are likely to rise slightly across the country, according to the forecast.

Day and night temperatures may rise slightly across the country, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Friday. The highest temperature on Thursday was 36.5 degrees Celsius in Rangamati and Kumarkhali in Khulna, while Dhaka recorded 34.2 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning are likely at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, with isolated hailstorms, in the next 24 hours commencing at 9:00am on Friday. Weather elsewhere in the country may remain mainly dry with a temporarily partly cloudy sky. According to the BMD, a trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining areas, while a seasonal low is positioned over the South Bay.

A mild heat wave is sweeping across several parts of the country and may continue further, according to a bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Wednesday morning. “A mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts over Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia and it may continue,” said a Met office bulletin. The highest temperature of 37.6°C was recorded in Rajshahi on Tuesday. Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country. Meanwhile, Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Sylhet division and at one or two places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka and Chattogram divisions. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Besides, a trough of low lies over Northwest Bay adjoining area.