Dhaka, April 3 -- A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping across several parts of the country and may expand further, according to a bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday morning.

The heat wave is currently affecting Rajshahi and Khulna divisions, along with the districts of Tangail, Faridpur, Manikganj and Nilphamari, it said.

The highest temperature of 38.5degC was recorded in Chuadanga on Thursday, UNB reports.

Meanwhile, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning are likely at one or two places over Sylhet division in the 24 hours commencing at 9:00 am on Friday.

Elsewhere, the weather is expected to remain mainly dry with partly cloudy skies at times. Day and n...