Dhaka, April 15 -- A mild heat wave is sweeping over different districts of the country, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

"Mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajgonj, Jashore, Chuadanga & Kushtia, and it may continue," said a Met office bulletin issued on Wednesday.

Besides, BMD forecasted that rain would occur in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00 am today.

"Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes are likely to occur at a few places over Sylhet division and at one or two places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka & Chattogram divisions," the bulletin said.

The weather may remain mainly dry with temporary ...